Background
- Boxwood is an evergreen shrub native to Southern Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa.
- An extract of boxwood, SPV-30 (Arkopharma, France), has been studied for its potential effects in HIV and AIDS; however, available clinical evidence is inconclusive. Product claims for SPV-30 have been controversial.
- There is currently insufficient available evidence in humans to support the use of boxwood for any medical indication.
References
Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a thorough systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to . Selected references are listed below.
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