E Ernst1. 1. Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter, UK. Edzard.Ernst@pms.ac.uk
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Anthroposophic medicine (AM) is popular in Europe. This review is an attempt to critically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of AM. The aim is to contribute to a critical discussion of this subject. METHOD: Selective literature review aided by systematic reviews in particular areas of AM. RESULTS: The effectiveness of single aspects or the total concept of AM has not been scientifically proven. The safety of AM is at least in some areas questionable. CONCLUSION: These data cast significant on about the usefulness of AM.
INTRODUCTION: Anthroposophic medicine (AM) is popular in Europe. This review is an attempt to critically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of AM. The aim is to contribute to a critical discussion of this subject. METHOD: Selective literature review aided by systematic reviews in particular areas of AM. RESULTS: The effectiveness of single aspects or the total concept of AM has not been scientifically proven. The safety of AM is at least in some areas questionable. CONCLUSION: These data cast significant on about the usefulness of AM.
Authors: M Süsskind; P A Thürmann; C Lüke; E Jeschke; M Tabali; H Matthes; T Ostermann Journal: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Date: 2012-01-17 Impact factor: 2.629