Lymphovenous Canada: Other research information

Clinical research on homeopathic forms of treatment for lymphedema:

• Lymphdiaral - London Ontario study on this homeopathic preparation touted as a treatment for lymphedema


• Horse chestnut seed extract - The University of Wisconsin studies its effectiveness in treating lymphedema


• Pycnogenol - U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)holds clinical trials on this bark extract for the treatment of lymphedema of the arm in breast cancer survivors


• Selenium - Toronto's University Health Network tests the use of selenium in treating breast cancer related lymphedema

Understanding the differences between Lymphedema and Lipedema:

• Dr. Karen Herbst's talks about lipedema and other related disorders - thanks to Bonnie Baker at Lymphedema Depot for her information on this item and the one below


• This paper uses 'adiposis dolorosis' synonymously with lipedema


• Strobenreuther, Roman H. Dept. of Lymphangiology, Hospital of Mooseburg, Moosberg, Germany. (2000) The Spectrum of Lipedema. Presentation made at the National Lymphedema Network conference in Florida, 2000.


• Harwood CA, Bull RH, Evans J, Mortimer PS (1996) Lymphatic and venous function in lipoedema. British Journal of Dermatology 134: 1-6


• Allen EV, Hines EA (1940 March) Lipedema of the legs: a syndrome characterised by fat legs and orthostatic edema. Staff Meetings of the Mayo Clinic: Vascular Clinics X

Coumarin (5,6-benzo-pyrone) and its effectiveness in treating lymphedema:

• Coumarin (a benzopyrone) and liver toxicity: Seemingly unpredictable instances of liver toxicity and no clear evidence of effectiveness have led to the suspension of coumarin, an anti-lymphedema drug in Australia, France, Belgium and Canada.
• Dangerous side effects: Australia cancels the registration of the Lodema brand of Coumarin (5,6-benzo-[alpha]-pyrone) tablets; the New England Journal of Medicine publishes a study which suggests coumarin is not effective in treating lymphedema; the Canadian situation.