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But some students are not waiting for statistics or scientific endorsement--many claim the best way to determine the validity of these claims is to try out the herbal treatments.
Some studies have shown that select herbal therapies, such as echinacea, have produced more than placebo effects, according to researchers at the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah.
Gloria R. Deckro, an instructor at the Mind Body Medical Institute at UHS, says herbal therapy could prove effective for some people.
"For some people, the sense of smell can be very powerful. In any relaxation technique, it is possible to set up a ritual that can be associated with a scent," she says. "Perform this procedure regularly, and you can condition yourself to elicit a response."
"The natural health industry is built on a lot of hype," Strohl says. "While I do believe that many benefits that can be received from herbal therapy, some people want to make the savvy choice."