Clinical safety of Food Allergy Herbal Formula-2 (FAHF-2) and inhibitory effect on basophils from patients with food allergy: extended phase I study
BACKGROUND: Food allergy is a common and increasing health concern in westernized
countries. No effective treatment is available, and accidental ingestion can be life-
threatening. Food Allergy Herbal Formula-2 (FAHF-2) blocks peanut-induced anaphylaxis in
a murine model of peanut-induced anaphylaxis. It was found to be safe and well tolerated in
an acute phase I study of patients with food allergy. OBJECTIVE: We sought to assess the
safety of FAHF-2 in an extended phase I clinical trial and determine the potential effects on …
countries. No effective treatment is available, and accidental ingestion can be life-
threatening. Food Allergy Herbal Formula-2 (FAHF-2) blocks peanut-induced anaphylaxis in
a murine model of peanut-induced anaphylaxis. It was found to be safe and well tolerated in
an acute phase I study of patients with food allergy. OBJECTIVE: We sought to assess the
safety of FAHF-2 in an extended phase I clinical trial and determine the potential effects on …