Florasone: A Magically Stupid Product

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Florasone A Magically Stupid Product Jason
Smith, Marina Kawaguchi, Collene Roff Oregon
State University College of Pharmacy
Introduction Florasone is a homeopathic cream
used as an alternative treatment for eczema. Its
traditional medicinal properties include
treatment of rheumatic pain, swelling and
tumours.1 Florasone is marketed by Boericke
Tafel and sold at most health food Stores to
deacrease the incidence of inflammation and
pruritis associated with eczema. Despite
Boericke Tafel claims made by Boericke and
Tafel, Florasone cream has not shown to reduce
incidence of inflammation and pruritis associated
with eczema in human trials.
Clinical Data No conclusive studies have been
demonstrated in humans regarding the effects of
cardiospernum on eczema. Despite contacting
Boericke Tafel on numerous occasions, we were
unable to locate the four clinical studies that
confirm the effectiveness of cardiospermum on
eczema. A single trial and currently the only
available trial in English was analyzed for
effectiveness in a rat model. Pushpangadan noted
that when a yeast-induced pyrexia was
administered to rats followed by an
administration of an extract of cardiospermum
halicacabum, significant antipyretic activity was
noted.2 Pushpangadan notes this study reports for
the first time the antipyretic activity of C.
halicacabum the active ingredient of Florasone.
Comparison to Conventional Medicine The FDA
Biochemical/Homeopathic Several studies of
active constituents of Miracle Herb 2000 have
been reported in the literature. MH 2000
contains a variety of flavones and terpenes which
may contribute to its effects1. One component,
alpha hydroxy mega terpene has a unique, and
highly unstable pyridine ring system which may
disrupt sulfhydryl bonds in susceptible amino
acids2.
Conclusion The
Precautions and possible complications In
accordance with the Dietary Supplement Health and
Education Act 1994, herbal supplements need not
prove efficacy and safety. As a result, no
complications have been reported while using this
product. Those allergic to C. halicacabum,
glycerin or mineral oil should not use this
product given C. halicacabum, glycerin and
mineral are ingredients Boericke Tafel note in
the formulation of Florasone. For further
information regarding the formulation of
Florasone, contact Boericke Tafel at (800)
876-9505 ext 1. Boericke Tafel 2381 Circadian
Way Santa Rosa CA 95407.
Drug Action Absorption Studies of the active
components of MH 2000 have demonstrated that
several of the are acid labile. Only one product
currently available is an enteric coated tablet,
possibly circumventing rapid inactivation by
gastric acid. Distribution No studies have been
conducted to determine the distribution of MH
2000. xxxx is highly water soluble, indicating
that if it is absorbed intact it would not likely
distribute to fat tissues Metabolism and
excretion Urinalysis of patients using enteric
coated MH 2000 found 15, 25 and 25 of xxxx
excreted unchanged at 4, 6 and 8 hours.
References 1 2 3 Handbook of Nonprescription
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