The evidence for herbal and botanical remedies, Part 1.

There is evidence to support the use of capsaicin to relieve osteoarthritis and postherpetic neuralgia and support for green tea to serve as a lipid-lowering agent and help treat diabetes. Similarly, researchers have found that peppermint may be of value in the management of irritable bowel syndrome. We also review the literature on butterbur for migraine headaches, but serious safety issues exist.