Can Ron Teeguarden’s Dragon Drops Actually Help the Body?
By John Curran
Natural supplements like Ron Teeguarden’s Dragon Herbs and Dragon Drops appeal to people for many reasons. One, they have been used in folk medicine in Asia for thousands of years and practitioners swear by them. They are also not filled with toxic chemicals, a key selling point for some. Finally, there is some scientific evidence suggesting possible benefits.
Unfortunately, the majority of the scientific evidence relies on qualitative measures and not large groups of people taking tests. Take ginkgo biloba, a common ingredient in many Dragon Drops formulations for cognitive improvement. Some studies with 20 patients or fewer have found some indications that it improves mental function. However, a larger study analyzing over 1,000 people of all ages found that the critical component had no demonstrable effect.
Ginseng is another example of a Dragon Herb that reportedly improves energy and immune function and reduces stress. Few studies have confirmed that, although it has been studied for years. As with other homeopathic options, the selling points are the reports of great improvements by natural health practitioners using Dragon Herbs and other remedies. The problem is that a person’s diet, background and other activities can all have a drastic impact on energy and stress.
Researchers have linked proper diet and sleep patterns to improved energy and ability to deal with stress, for example. Yoga or medication can also have benefits according to actual studies of larger populations. Unpacking anecdotal evidence from other environmental factors and examining the use of various roots and Dragon Herbs simply has not been done to the point where scientists would be confident in suggesting that they actually work.
Ron Teeguarden’s company argues that tonics, drops and herbs have already proven their worth because people in China use them. However, it is not an issue that all alternative medicines are bad; scientists have used knowledge of digestive health to focus on the impact of bacteria in the gut on the immune system. It’s the fact that immune system function, adrenal health, addiction and allergies are all listed as conditions that can be treated by Dragon Herbs, which is conjecture backed up by testimonials – not scientific evidence.
Worse, for a company selling chemicals that can affect the body, there is no mention of concerns like ginseng’s interaction with the blood thinner warfarin and the antidepressant Nardil. With warfarin, Dragon Herbs containing this supplement can lead to increased stroke risks thanks to reducing the effect of the blood thinner. It also causes depressed to become manic if taken with Nardil.
If there is any effect, it is currently only scientifically probably that Ron Teeguarden’s Dragon Drops do so because of the placebo effect. However, people can actually overdose on the products, or have them interact with other medications.
If you or someone you know purchased any and suffered dangerous side effects of Ron Teeguarden’s Dragon Herbs or did not get the expected benefits advertised, you have legal options. You may be a victim of a homeopathy scam and a settlement may be possible through a homeopathic fraud class action lawsuit settlement.
A free legal review is available at the Homeopathic Medicine, Supplement Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. Get started there to see if you are eligible to pursue a claim against the herbal product maker today.
Updated December 4th, 2012
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