Glob Adv Health Med May 2014 PMID 24891990

Herbal therapy is equivalent to rifaximin for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

Victor Chedid, Sameer Dhalla, John O Clarke, Bani Chander Roland, Kerry B Dunbar, Joyce Koh, Edmundo Justino, Eric Tomakin, Gerard E Mullin

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The comments mostly reflect support for the publication’s findings, citing previous research and scientific concepts like phytotherapy, with some posts emphasizing the potential practical implications. The tone ranges from supportive to cautiously skeptical, using words like 'equivalent' and referencing ongoing trials, which shows a moderate level of interest and engagement in the topic's significance.

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Most discussions support the idea that herbal therapy can be as effective as rifaximin, with some posts citing studies and previous research that align with this view.

InterestNeutral interest

The overall interest level remains neutral; some posts show curiosity and mention ongoing research, but others express skepticism or limited engagement with details.

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Posts are somewhat engaged, referencing scientific studies and methods, but lack deep discussion or critique of the research methodologies.

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The discussions indicate a moderate impact, with some posts suggesting this could influence treatment choices, but overall, it seems to be a developing conversation rather than a definitive shift.

Abstract in brief

  • Herbal therapy shows similar effectiveness to rifaximin in achieving remission for patients with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), with a promising follow-up success rate.
  • The study highlights that herbal treatments have fewer adverse effects compared to rifaximin, which had cases of severe reactions like anaphylaxis and infections.
  • The findings suggest that herbal therapy could be a viable alternative or rescue option for SIBO, especially for patients who do not respond to standard antibiotics.]

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Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/6nn2mJEpln https://t.co/TW2bUgp0yh

Dec 29, 2021 · 83 likes · 20 shares · 134,142 followers View post →
Masahiko Shirotani, M.D.
@lukesashiya · X

SIBOの治療=Rifaximin と考えられがちだが、真菌の異常増殖を伴うことが少なくないため、むしろHerbal therapyも有効なことが多い。 https://t.co/RjoZCYq8cX

Jul 6, 2023 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 11,248 followers View post →
Patricia Hachey
@PatriciaHachey · X

@theholisticnick Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/LUBPC4RqKc

Feb 17, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 394 followers View post →
Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN
@KateScarlata_RD · X

@sherrene_wells @john_damianosMD I don’t believe there is enough data to support use of those herbs specific to SIBO. There was one study looking at herbal RX compared to rifaximin- showing similar eradication rate- but the dosing of rifaximin was 1200 Mg- not current dosage to 1550 Mg. https://t.co/a7ZEnhqwGS

Jan 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 12,456 followers View post →
Robin. 23m in US have Long Covid. 5.8m Children.
@robinsoped101 · X

Research published shows these herbal combinations as productive as antibiotics used for SIBO. https://t.co/4CQKOSm8xj

May 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,758 followers View post →
Kinthulhu ☯ in USA
@KinSpin · X

(2014) Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/xsPjkilbve There's a whole SIBO subreddit o.o https://t.co/aby7mwecHV

Mar 26, 2019 · 1 like · 108 followers View post →

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@karol_ogaza @MRockatansky69 @grok @AntkLwnd @BlogerPisarz Od tysięcy, setek lat zioła są stosowane w lecznictwie. Tylko taki kretyn jak ty może temu zaprzeczać. Farmakognozja, biochemia, fitoterapia. Masz pierwsze z brzegu ignorancie. https://t.co/hDxC21E95j

Jun 16, 2025 · 35 followers View post →
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Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/Y3hk3i4pXm

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boops
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@relic_radiation Came across some stuff in this vein - A retrospective chart review: https://t.co/I0M87ius7E And a planned out RCT, idk what the process is for this become an actual trial but don't see a follow up yet: https://t.co/gVUMxnGnYr

Apr 21, 2024 · 1,210 followers View post →
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Patricia Hachey
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@theholisticnick Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/LUBPC4RqKc

Feb 17, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 394 followers View post →
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RT @lukesashiya: SIBOの治療=Rifaximin と考えられがちだが、真菌の異常増殖を伴うことが少なくないため、むしろHerbal therapyも有効なことが多い。 https://t.co/RjoZCYq8cX

Aug 6, 2023 · 7 shares · 129 followers View post →
颯太@PATM&SIBO対策垢
@Koz5P · X

RT @lukesashiya: SIBOの治療=Rifaximin と考えられがちだが、真菌の異常増殖を伴うことが少なくないため、むしろHerbal therapyも有効なことが多い。 https://t.co/RjoZCYq8cX

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RT @lukesashiya: SIBOの治療=Rifaximin と考えられがちだが、真菌の異常増殖を伴うことが少なくないため、むしろHerbal therapyも有効なことが多い。 https://t.co/RjoZCYq8cX

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@Kireinaoto17 · X

RT @lukesashiya: SIBOの治療=Rifaximin と考えられがちだが、真菌の異常増殖を伴うことが少なくないため、むしろHerbal therapyも有効なことが多い。 https://t.co/RjoZCYq8cX

Jul 6, 2023 · 7 shares · 698 followers View post →
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@pumpkin_free777 · X

RT @lukesashiya: SIBOの治療=Rifaximin と考えられがちだが、真菌の異常増殖を伴うことが少なくないため、むしろHerbal therapyも有効なことが多い。 https://t.co/RjoZCYq8cX

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RT @lukesashiya: SIBOの治療=Rifaximin と考えられがちだが、真菌の異常増殖を伴うことが少なくないため、むしろHerbal therapyも有効なことが多い。 https://t.co/RjoZCYq8cX

Jul 6, 2023 · 7 shares · 688 followers View post →
Masahiko Shirotani, M.D.
@lukesashiya · X

SIBOの治療=Rifaximin と考えられがちだが、真菌の異常増殖を伴うことが少なくないため、むしろHerbal therapyも有効なことが多い。 https://t.co/RjoZCYq8cX

Jul 6, 2023 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 11,248 followers View post →
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RT @Grimhood: Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/6nn2mJEpln…

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Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

RT @Grimhood: Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/6nn2mJEpln…

Jun 13, 2022 · 20 shares · 134,142 followers View post →
Robin. 23m in US have Long Covid. 5.8m Children.
@robinsoped101 · X

Research published shows these herbal combinations as productive as antibiotics used for SIBO. https://t.co/4CQKOSm8xj

May 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,758 followers View post →
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RT @Grimhood: Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/6nn2mJEpln…

Jan 30, 2022 · 20 shares · 389 followers View post →
Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN
@KateScarlata_RD · X

@sherrene_wells @john_damianosMD I don’t believe there is enough data to support use of those herbs specific to SIBO. There was one study looking at herbal RX compared to rifaximin- showing similar eradication rate- but the dosing of rifaximin was 1200 Mg- not current dosage to 1550 Mg. https://t.co/a7ZEnhqwGS

Jan 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 12,456 followers View post →
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RT @Grimhood: Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/6nn2mJEpln…

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RT @Grimhood: Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/6nn2mJEpln…

Dec 29, 2021 · 20 shares · 109 followers View post →
Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/6nn2mJEpln https://t.co/TW2bUgp0yh

Dec 29, 2021 · 83 likes · 20 shares · 134,142 followers View post →
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Sara Barthel
@sarabethbarthel · X

Gut bacteria regulate immunity, barrier defense & toxin/carcinogen biotransformation. Antibiotics success rates in SIBO treatment vary in addition to adverse effects on the gut's protective biofilm. Herbal therapy was found to be equivalent to Rifaximin https://t.co/z7oJPQmI4N https://t.co/qtvy6vNsah

Apr 27, 2019 · 190 followers View post →
Kinthulhu ☯ in USA
@KinSpin · X

(2014) Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth https://t.co/xsPjkilbve There's a whole SIBO subreddit o.o https://t.co/aby7mwecHV

Mar 26, 2019 · 1 like · 108 followers View post →
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