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|  Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by extreme fatigue lasting for at least six months. Symptoms may also include loss of short-term memory, fever, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, muscle or joint pain, or headaches. CFS most often affects women 20 to 45 years of age, and its cause is unknown. The most popular herbs for treating CFS are echinacea and >ginseng. However, there's no scientific proof that herbal remedies are effective. Treatment typically includes a mixture of lifestyle changes, stress-lowering programs, and antidepressant drugs. Sources:
Integrative Medicine Access. Integrative Medicine Communications, 1999.
See, D.M. "In Vitro Effects of Echinacea and Ginseng on Natural Killer and Antibody-dependent Cell Cytotoxicity in Healthy Subjects and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Patients," Immunopharmacology 35 (1997).
The Review of Natural Products. Facts and Comparisons, 1999.
This answer prepared 5/23/00.
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