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Health - Alternative - Herbs
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Herbs Startpage
- Large collection of links to herb sites. Part of start4all.com.
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Botanical.com Home Page
- Educational web site with links to articles, reference materials, conversion tables, and a word search engine for _A Modern Herbal_ by Mrs. M. Grieve, pub. 1931. Online surveys and petitions.
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Nature's Apothecary
- Informative site on holistic health.
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Herbs for Spasmodic Torticollis
- Personal success story with dystonia and spasmodic torticollis using herbs, essential oils, and enzymes. Information and health program for spasmodic torticollis and a general health program.
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Elixir
- Information about herbs with articles and online assessments. Forum for practitioners. Provides directory of licensed TCM herbalists (California only).
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Elchai's Herbal Remedies and Lore
- Regularly updated with articles on herbs, health issues, recipes, and ceremonies.
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Alternative Nature Enterprises
- Extensive site with a good range of articles about alternative medicine, herbs, herbal remedies, a gallery of photographs and links to other herbal sites.
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Herbs and Prayer
- Combines herbology with prayer, spiritual intent, and Sacred Ceremony for healing.
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The Herb Index
- An online guide for herbs and supplements, includes scientific names and contra-indications.
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Islam and Alternative Medicine
- Articles about natural medicine including the use of herbs .
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Herbal Hall
- Home of The Professional Herbalists Discussion List and Online Herbal Library. Ad-free and non-commercial, site provide sources for approved herb/health products.
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Allexperts Herbs
- Volunteer experts answer your detailed one-on-one questions about the uses of herbs for free.
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Herb Net
- Collection of resources for herbalists, including a calendar of events.
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Eat To Heal
- Searchable databases containg more than 500 whole foods and herbs that have scientifically-proven healing power against 30 degenerative health problems including aging, cancers, and heart diseases.
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Herbs and Alternative Remedies
- Resources on herbs used for menopause, infertility, fatigue and other conditions.
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Herbs and Aromas
- Herbs and medicinal plants; properties and uses. Description on how to prepare home made herbal remedies, capsules, perfumes, flavored oils and cosmetics.
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Herbal Pills
- Directory of a few popular herbal remedies.
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Bouquet Garni Herbs and Herbalism
- Informative site on herbs and herbalism in South Africa, covering both medicinal and culinary uses.
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Herbs Herbals
- Good information on individual herbs and index to ailments. Useful and informative.
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HerbNET
- A list of herbal educational links.
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National Institute of Medical Herbalists
- Founded in 1864, NIMH is the oldest body of professional practising herbalists in the western world. Information and frequently asked questions about herbs.
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BC Herb Growers Association
- Promote, facilitate and enhance herb growing, networking opportunities with fellow herb growers, and access to current market information, workshops and conferences.
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Silver Sage: The Outrageous Herb Lady
- Information about herbs for ceremonial and ritual uses, herbs for women's health, herbal lore, some herbal history and recipes, both for food and for health products.
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The Ministry Of Services XII
- Herba-Medica, educational, web marketing site dedicated to highest principles of herbal medicine. Scholars are invited to present research. Featuring Herbs and Remedies.
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The Tillery
- A preparation guide for herbal medicines and information on the propagation, cultivation and wildcrafting of botanicals.
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NeemWell.com
- Information on the Neem Tree of Indian and its healing abilities.
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Linda's Herbal Remedies
- Information on how to make your own remedies, salves, extracts and capsules using pure ingredients.
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Medicinal Herbs Online
- Information, including medical and herbal glossaries, herbal treatment recommendations and weekly newsletter.
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Botanical Dermatology Database
- An electronic re-incarnation of Botanical Dermatology by John Mitchell and Arthur Rook.
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Herbal Information Bible
- Non-profit site informing the public on the proper usage of herbs, learn how to choose proper herbs, create recipes, from teas to body creams.
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The Herbal Nexus
- Herbs, their uses, folklore, medical information, photos, and a bookstore.
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InterHerb.com
- Guide with detailed descriptions of herbs and their uses.
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Trickstar in the Herb Garden
- Medicinal and edible plants-reviving the Old Ways of being with the Earth. Non-commercial site includes information on herbs, glossary, monographs, properties and phytochemicals, and email newsletter.
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Herb Wisdom
- All about herbs and their vast array of applications from culinary, medicine and magic. Certified Herbologist gives advice.
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Inner Self Magazine
- A "dictionary" of herbs with their source, their content and their use. In alphabetical order from alfalfa to yucca.
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Herbal Musings
- Site includes herbal news, a library of herbal articles and a bookstore.
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Medical Herbalism
- An online journal for the clinical practitioner.
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HerbMed
- An interactive, electronic herbal database - provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. Includes evidence, warnings, preparations and mechanisms of action for dozens of herbs.
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Healing Herbs
- An interactive community offering herbal information, chat, discussion groups, events, herb photos.
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The Herb Coach
- An e-zine containing herbal and natural health news.
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The Herb Society of America
- Society history and purpose, membership information, projects, programs, publications, calendar, conferences and scholarships. Includes herb profiles, seed exchange forum and plant collection information.
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The Vitamin Lady's Herb Index
- Descriptive A to Z index of herbs, what they are, how they are used, and which ones to avoid are among the topics discussed.
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The Herbal Encyclopedia
- Alphabetical listing of healing herbs, with articles about safety, storage, remedies, recipes and special uses. Includes glossary.
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Natural Facts
- Information on a variety of nutrients and herbs.
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Dried Herbs Online
- Information on herbal medicines with links, papers, herbals, community areas and original work.
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The Herb Woman
- Directory of links for consumers and healthcare professionals to research information on dietary supplements and natural products.
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Kitchen Doctor
- Ingrid Naiman's practical guidance for the use of foods, herbs, and spices in the treatment of common health problems.
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Sunsun Weed
- Natural alternatives for women with health concerns. Information about Susun Weed, herbalist and author of women's health books. Herbal education at the Wise Woman Center.
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HerbalDave's Notebook
- Collection of articles on herbs and herbalism. Site available for sale as a CDROM and online access to some areas is restricted.
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Pat's Herbal Recipes
- Recipes for ear ache, MS, Alzheimer's, cough syrup, arthritis and bladder infections.
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eFeatherstone
- Guidelines to pain relief using alternative remedies for skin disorders including eczema, arthritis. Drug free therapy with herbs and emu oil.
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Juniper and Sage
- Informative site for the budding herbalist. Includes information on preparing and using herbs for medicinal and culinary purposes, organic growing and wildcrafting.
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Essiac Information Site
- All aspects of essiac information covered, including controversial issues, scams, marketer ethics, product prices and recipes.
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Laurie Lacey's Wild World of Plants
- Traditional plant/tree medicines; Native medicines; herbal; nature therapy; folk medicine, and of interest to naturalists and those who enjoy outdoor activities.
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Sea Buckthorn
- History and applications of medicinal herb traditionally used to restore, revitalize, maintain the skin and promote healing of sores, burns and other injuries of skin and mucous.
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Herbs For Health
- Weekly features and extras, product and book reviews, free newsletter, chat and bulletin board from About.com.
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Medicines And Foods From The Wild
- A site that informs about wild medicinal and edible plants in the North Eastern United States. Also provided are links to sites of similar subjects.
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Agnus Castus to Yucca schidigera
- Folk-lore of herbs and other plant products. Includes comprehensive list of herbs with their uses and hazards.
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Herbs, Vitamins, and Naturals
- A library of information about common herbs and holistic medicinal information. Focusing on the use of natural products and herbal supplements.
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Cowhage (Poonaikalli)
- Botanical name: Mucuna Pruriens. Mentioned in ancient East Indian medical texts as a powerful herb.
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Directory of Herbs
- A list of herbs and plants and their magical properties.
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Holisticonline.com - Herbs
- Covers more than 2000 herbs from around the world including Chinese and Oriental herbs, safety data and other detailed information.
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Ancient Egyptian Herbal Secrets
- Guide to ancient Egyptian herbal medicine, including descriptions of herbs and useful links.
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Ellagic acid cancer research
- Summary of clinical studies and cancer research on ellagic acid
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Sego's Herb Farm
- Produces and sells organic ginseng, goldenseal, ginkgo, and echinacea angustifolia and sells compost tea, shade cloth for ginseng, and mycorrhizal applications. Includes information about the herbs and contact details.
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Suite 101
- Offers articles regarding herbs and their historical uses.
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Sitagita.com
- An article about neem leaves, the bitter boon of mankind.
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Kohler's Medicinal Plants
- Illustrations of medicinal plants.
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Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Medicinal Plant Images
- Color photos in .jpg format. Sorted alphabetically, with search by genus or common name.
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Southwest School of Botanical Medicine
- Medicinal plant photographs, illustrations, maps, abstracts, constituents, monographs, major papers and folios by genus and species.
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Culpeper's Herbal Online
- Full text of Culpeper's Complete Herbal (1653 edition). Includes breakdown by individual herb, directions for making remedies and catalog of simples.
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goodHealthinfo.net
- Seven Boston-area herbalists discuss their approaches to correcting imbalances in the bodys energy, using herbs and muscle testing.
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Home Made Medicine
- Free information on herbal healing, home remedies, a complete guide listed by illness. Learn how to treat common conditions without drugs.
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Herbal Healing for Women
- Crones, green witches, and goddesses gather to share woman's wisdom and herbal remedies for menstruation, natural childbirth, menopause and cancer prevention. Includes a forum and a virtual moonlodge.
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Herbal Legacy
- Offering herb information sponsored by Christopher Publications. Includes recipes, ailments, formulas, programs and literature.
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Herb and Drug Interactions: Herbals In Your Life
- A list of herbs along with drugs that should not be taken with each and reasons for the caution. List includes Echinacea, Ephedra, Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Kava Kava, Saw Palmetto and Valerian.
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Herbal Remedies
- Simple guide on how to use some of the most readily available medicinal herbs.
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Suite 101: Herbalism
- Articles, discussions and links on the uses of herbs from fact to folklore, medicinal to magical. Also includes suggestions for seasonal home remedies, crafts, tricks and tips.
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Shirley's Wellness Cafe
- Educational web site with links to articles, reference materials: healing with flowers, grass, herbs, and other natural remedies.
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Pioneer Thinking
- A guide to what can be helpful. Offers a compiled A-Z database of herbs and ailments.
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Botanical Supplements in Health: Phytomedicines in Focus
- 16th International Congress of Nutrition. Offered in French and English.
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HerbReference
- An online reference about herbs and the many ways to grow, dry, cook, decorate, and apply them for natural healing.
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Alternative Beauty
- Herb resources and reference for herbal cosmetics, herbal remedies, recipes, herb magic, legend and lore.
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Earth Bow
- Information about alternative medicine featuring herbs and herbal healing, and other natural cures.
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Padma 28 And Tibetan Herbal Formulation
- Discusses clinical and research study about Padma 28, a tibetan herbal formulation.
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Herbals In Your Life: Shopping for Supplements
- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information and guidelines.
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Pharmaceuticals for Medicine Without Borders
- Research done on valuable botanical pharmaceutical information for cures for many of the world's diseases. Entirely free information offered to empower individuals who may suffer from these diseases.
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AllNatural.net's Guide to Chinese and Other Herbs
- Includes a encyclopedia of common and botanical names photos, history of uses, scientific reports, descriptions of conditions/symptoms for which the herb has clinically demonstrated effects and descriptions of its actions, as well as the safety of each.
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Elbee Gobal Imports
- Agent for a herbal cancer remedy. Product overview, application and use, pricing, cantact and order details.
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Green Leaf Politics
- Educational and hands-on information on herbal medicine and traditional medicines of Europe and Latin America, with political and personal insights aimed towards the sustainability of the planet.
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Herb of the Month Archives
- Featuring herbs that have been listed on Breyd's Oregon Garden. From A to Z you will see herbs and their uses with a quick view of herbal terms with a complete herbal glossary.
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Herbtalk Discussion
- A free email discussion group with information about herb safety, remedies, and recipes.
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The Natural Pharmacist
- Science-based natural health information on herbs, supplements and drug interactions.
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Herbal Side Effects and Warnings
- Important information on the potential side effects of some herbs. Contact an herbalist before taking any of the metioned herbs or herbal supplements.
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Elder Flowers
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Elder flowers.
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Peppermint
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Peppermint.
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Yarrow
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Yarrow.
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Linden
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Linden.
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Sage
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Sage.
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Lemon Balm
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Lemon Balm.
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Mullein
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Mullein.
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Thyme
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Thyme.
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Eyebright
- Action, indication, constituents and research.
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Vervain
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Vervain.
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Artichoke
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Artichoke.
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Vitex agnus castus
- Vitex agnus castus (Chasteberry).
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Gentian
- Gentian, a digestive system bitter.
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Centaury
- A digestive system bitter.
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Blessed thistle
- A digestive system bitter.
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Herbs for the Soul
- Information on herbal remedies for depression, stress and anxiety.
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Growing Your Own Herbal Remedies
- Beginners guide to starting a home medicinal garden, with instructions, descriptions, and photos. Links to sites devoted to other aspects of alternative medicine.
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Jiaogulan
- Description of Jiaogulan, also known as Southern Ginseng or Xiancao ("Immortality Herb"), considered health-giving and anti-aging.
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The Salvia divinorum Research and Information Center
- A comprehensive resource for information about Salvia divinorum. Describes effects, safety, methods of use, history and sources.
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Purple Sage Herbs
- A series of detailed monographs on the medicinal uses of over 150 plants.
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University of Washington Medicinal Herb Garden
- Offers images by botanical and common names and a search link for the latest Herbal Medicine literature via PubMed.
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Aloe Vera Studies Organization
- Reviewing the truth vs. the hype surrounding Aloe Vera, what it can and cannot do. Reviews internal and skin applications.
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Herb Guide
- Guide sheets for dozens of common herbs: description, cultivation, harvesting, drying, and medicinal, culinary and craft uses.
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Maca root
- Information on Maca Root (Lepidium peruvianum Chacon).
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All About Reishi
- Studies on bioactive substances and medicinal effects of reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) in Japan.
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Safed Musli - Nandan Agro Farms Hyderabad
- Nomenclature, habitat, nature, constituents, origin and varieties. Also describes cultivation and uses.
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Salkhino
- Information on the treatment of nonspecific inflammatory diseases using this vegetable preparation.
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Kombucha
- Kombucha Center with links to other sites.
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University of Washington Medicinal Herb Garden
- Photos of hundreds of medicinal herbs, indexed by both botanical and common names
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Natural Product Resources for the Industry and Consumers
- Natural healthcare and utility products from all over the world.
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Materia Medica (Botanical Name Index)
- Cross-referenced by common names: descriptions, habitat, actions, applications, dosages and cautions. Alphabetical with references.
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Culbreth's Materia Medica (1927)
- Abridged version of the original manual, downloadable in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. 443 pages, including over 300 illustrations of medicinal plants.
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HerbMed
- An interactive, electronic herbal database which provides scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. Includes human clinical studies, warnings on counterindications, and mechanisms of herb action.
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The Fascination of Kombucha
- An article at describing features of this tea-drink in detail. Also includes instructions how to make it.
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Kombucha FAQs
- Offers a FAQs about this healthy tea drink.
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Holistic Online
- A-Z herb information including descriptions, safety, what it is used for and the dosages.
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An Illustrated Herbal
- A beautifully illustrated Herbal based mostly on Culpeper's Herbal. It contains around 500 entries of medicinal plants and their properties. Glossary of terms, preparation methods, bolean search engine.
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Rhodiola Rosea
- About this anti-stress, positive mood and memory enhancing phyto-medicine. Stated on site as being a Ginseng alternative.
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Herbals In Your Life: Ephedra
- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information and guidelines.
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European Journal of Herbal Medicine - Materia Medica
- Practitioners' input on professional therapeutic use of herbs, with links to clinical notes and herb-related news.
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Köhler's Medizinal Pflanzen
- Features of this publication is its nearly 300 finely detailed illustrations of medicinal plants. Includes a biography and details of this book which was published in 1887.
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Aloe Vera : Natural Healthlink
- Information on this herbal plant; what part is used, where grown, side effects or interactions and with what conditions it has been used.
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About Aloe Vera
- Ethnobotanical article on the origins of the aloe vera plant, and theories on its evolution and distribution around the world.
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Chemistry and Wilber Scoville
- Capsicum chemistry and scoville units history.
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Viable Herb Solutions
- About capsicum's history and uses.
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Capsicum Varieties Database
- Description of the varieties of chile pepper plants in the genus including photos.
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Capsicum
- Capsicum monograph with definition and picture.
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The Chile Pepper Institute
- Non-profit organization devoted to education, research, publication and archiving information related to capsicums or chile peppers. Also seeks to preserve chile germplasm, of both cultivated and wild species.
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ADBIOTK Sports Nutrition
- Abstracts on Gingko biloba
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Ginkgo biloba
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Ginkgo biloba.
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Ginkgo biloba
- Provides ginkgo biloba internet pricing and a directory of the many web sites offering ginkgo biloba.
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Ginkgo biloba
- Educational home page. Everything about the Ginkgo biloba or Maidenhair tree; also usage as alternative medicine.
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Ginkgo Biloba
- Fact sheet detailing historical and traditional uses, actions, side effects, and drug interactions.
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Herbals In Your Life: Ginkgo Biloba
- Details of what this herb is, where it come from, scientific claims, the side effects, dosage and a summary.
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La Terre Garlic Farm
- Eight varieties of garlic: Elephant, Italian Rocambole, German Red, Spanish Red, Spanish Roja, Marino, GSF #65, German White and Prussian White from La Terre Garlic Farm.
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Aged Garlic Extract
- Benefits of garlic, including enhancement of the immune system.
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Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Fact sheet detailing historical and traditional uses, actions and side effects, including drug interactions.
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Herbals In Your Life: Garlic
- Information about this herb including the side effects, dosage and a summary.
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Glorious Garlic
- Growing tips, varieties, history and folklore, medicinal uses, recipes, book recommendations, links to other garlic-oriented sites.
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Ginger
- Action, Key constituents and Research on Ginger.
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East West Herbs
- Ginger-Fact Sheet
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Fact sheet detailing historical and traditional uses, actions, side effects and drug interaction.
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Growing Genetically Cross Bred Glacial Gold Ginseng Seeds
- Ginseng Grower and Ginseng Seed Dealer.
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Siberian Ginseng
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Siberian Ginseng.
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Panax ginseng from Hanil ginseng Industry company.
- Research report on pharmacological effects of Ginseng.
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Maine Mountain Ginseng
- Useful information on ginseng by an organic grower.
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Ginseng
- Advice in selecting Panax ginseng from Ray Jones.
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American Wild Ginseng
- How to find, cultivate, and propagate the American Wild Ginseng.
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Benefits of Ginseng (Panax Ginseng), Consumer Uses and Warnings About Products Labled Ginseng
- Some benefits of wild American ginseng.
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Herbals In Your Life: Ginseng
- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information and guidelines.
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American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
- Fact sheet detailing historical and traditional uses, actions and side effects.
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Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
- Fact sheet detailing historical and traditional uses, actions, side effects, and drug interactions.
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Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero)
- Fact sheet detailing historical and traditional uses, actions, side effects, and drug interactions.
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Echinacea: Herbals In Your Life
- Information about this herb, what it is , where it comes from, dosages, side effects, when not to use and a summary.
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Echinacea Links
- Links to growers, manufacturers, books, plants and seeds, bulk material ordering, growing tips and general information.
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Echinacea - Medicinal Herbs Online
- Names, uses, biochemical information, history, and bibliography.
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Echinacea Research
- Research at South Dakota State University. Newsletter, disease notes, and bibliography.
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Hypericum and Depression
- Extensive collection of information on depression and the use of Hypericum, or St John's Wort.
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St. John's Wort - Hypericum Perforatum and Hypericum Augustifolia
- Information and site list. Before taking SJW to try to combat depression or anything else, know the risks and benefits involved.
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St. John's Wort
- Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on St. John's Wort.
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Adbiotk Sports Nutrition
- Informative article on St. John's Wort.
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Kelly's St. John's Wort
- Personal experience of writer and other people on treating their depression with this herb. Non-commercial, no advertising. Includes general information, cautions and side effects, discussion forum with many posts.
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St. Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Fact sheet detailing historical and traditional uses, actions, side effects, and drug interactions.
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Herbals In Your Life: St. John's Wort
- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information and guidelines.
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Seniority
- St. Johns Wort explained in simple terms.
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Kava Gold
- "Kava kava", a unique and effective way to promote relaxation, relieve anxiety, reduce stress, reduce pain and other maladies.
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KavaRoot
- Information about kava, including folklore, ceremony, geography, health studies, science, history, news, and preparation.
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Herbals In Your Life: Kava-Kava
- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information and guidelines.
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Kava
- Information from the Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Substances. Botanical profile and traditional uses of the shrub Piper methysticum and the psychoactive beverages made from it.
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Herbals In Your Life: Saw Palmetto
- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information and guidelines.
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Saw Palmetto Harvesting Company
- Library index with information and specifications. Copies of Clinical Studies and other publications.
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Herbals In Your Life: Valerian
- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information and guidelines.
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Nature's Medicine Chest - Wild Plant ID Cards
- Living color photos and close-up's of master herbs which have proven successful over the ages. Learn the difference between look-alikes. Medicinal, edible, and poisonous plants.
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Herbs for Health: And How To Use Them
- Book compiled through many years of herbal practise.
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Robyn's Recommended Reading
- A quarterly review of literature relating to herbalism and phytotherapy Keep up to date with books, journals, newsletters, magazines, web pages, and other sources of information.
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Eclectic Medical Publications
- A publisher of independent research into botanical medicine and the only source for original Eclectic Medical Texts. Research includes, King's American Dispensatory, Herb Contraindications And Drug Interactions.
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FREE Herb Guide-Health Tips and News
- Daily E-mailed newsletter on how to treat ailments with the use of herbs and natural remedies.
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Medical Herbalism
- Quarterly journal of clinical herbalism. Also includes an online book store and links to numerous resources.
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Herbs for Relieving Cancer
- Magazine article. Burdock, Slippery Elm, Sheep Sorrel, and Indian Rhubard normalize body systems by purifying the blood, promoting cell repair, and are effective in assimilation/elimination. When used in conjunction with traditional treatment (i.e. physician), the herbs can stimulate self-healing capabilities and assist the body to rid itself of cancer.
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Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute
- Online resources include herbal database, articles, courses and publications catalog, career guidelines, references.
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American Botanical Council Online
- Offers publications, information and education on herbal medicine. Also offers information about third party research.
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Herbal Collective Magazine
- Herbal magazine distributed in Vancouver Island, Canada. Contents listed on site, with some online articles.
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Cathay Herbal Library
- Offers comprehensive resource of information on Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine on the web for both Western Doctors and Traditional Chinese Medicine practioners.
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Asian Medicine: Tibetan, TCM
- Ayurvedic, Tibetan and TCM publications and herbal formulas for your health and well being.
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Tea Tree Oil Bible
- Book for sale by Ken Vegotsky. From health care to home care, this is the user friendly guide for consumers, pharmacists and health care providers. Tea Tree Oil is the latest all-star of the naturopathic world.
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Quest Health Library
- Information on health conditions, vitamins, minerals, supplements, herbs and related topics.
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Alternative HealthZine
- Discover the secrets of vital health. Free monthly newsletter recommending which herbs and naturopathic methods to use to help get you well, and keep you well.
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Grieves Herbal Index of Ailments
- An online index to the herbal by Mrs. M. Grieves 'A Modern Herbal' 1934. Includes herbal history and definitions, book introduction and useful links.
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The Herbal Bookworm
- Full length reviews, lists, and other remarks on herbal medicine books, by Jonathan Treasure, a practicing herbalist.
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Herbs at Home Magazine
- Articles, directory of resources, classifieds, archives and creative suggestions.
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Planet Herbs
- Dr. Michael Tierra's planetary herbology, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, alternative medicine website and forums. Courses, seminars, East-West clinic, rare books, articles, supplies, links to other integrated medical sites.
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Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute (RMHI)
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Database for Practitioners with Latin and Pinyin references. Includes information about botanical classification, dosage, contraindications, preparation, physiological notes and traditional Chinese clinical indications.
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Healing People
- Portal site for alternative therapies.
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Meditopia
- Alternative natural treatment of Alzheimer's disease using Oriental medicine.
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3 Treasures Teas: Chinese Herbal Medicine Extracts
- Created by Dr. James Zhou, OMD. Chinese herbal medicine education and information along with extensive product list addressing wide range of conditions with well referenced explanations of the herbal formulas and their medical application.
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The Use of Chinese Herbs and Other Natural Modalities as Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Article by Amelia Greacen, Registered Acupuncturist, Dipl. Ac. (NCCA). In depth analysis of the different understandings and medical apprroaches to menopause in Chinese and Western cultures. Well referenced data.
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Conquering Chronic Diseases Without Drugs or Surgery
- Articles by Julia Chang, M.Sc. Text on Chinese and Western approaches in gallstone removal, gallbladder problems, liver diseases and woman health problems such as estrogen dominance and endometriosis. Prime Herbs products for sale.
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Chinese Materia Medica -- Safety, Efficacy and Modernization
- Article by Dr. Liao Fulong about historical and current approaches to ensuring the safety and efficacy of Chinese herbal medical prescriptions by Chinese doctors and regulatory boards.
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Sino Herb King
- Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Center in Long Island City, NY. Clinic offers consultations, treatment, and classes in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapies, diet/nutrtion, and massage. Educational articles on all aspects of Chinese medicine. Herbal formulas, teas, herbal dietary supplements, and medical supplies available. Distributes international FDA approved herbal products.
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The Eastern and Western Medical Systems
- Introduces the integrated and wholistic foundations and disciplines of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Table of comparisons between Eastern and Western medicine views.
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Medicinal Herbs in Chinese Medicine
- Article by Micki Iborra from InnerSelf Magazine. Herbology and Herbal medicines evolved as healing art in China through observation and use. This knowledge was compiled and passed down for refinement through the centuries. Herbs, in accord with the view of Chinese Medicine, are classified according to their energetic qualities, temperature, taste, direction and functions.
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Giovanni Maciocia
- Leading expert on Chinese Medicine, herbal medicine and acupuncture. Site offers herbal medicine articles, in depth research books, and a range of Chinese herbal formulae: Three Treasures (East West Treasures) and Women's Treasure. Psychospiritual, emotional and mind/body aspects of the medicines are explored.
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The Use of Golden Flower Chinese Herbal Formulas with Emotional Symptoms
- Article by John Scott, O.M.D. Describes Chinese medical formulas that address specific emotional symptoms such as anger, obsessive thoughts, insomnia, depression, suppressed feelings, guilt, despair, moodiness, agitation, anxiety, nightmares, and inability to concentrate. Formulas are referenced and available for sale.
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Health A to Z: The Source For Health and Medicine
- Portal site presents introductory level to Alternative Medicine and Chinese Medicine from Western doctors' point of view. Search engine is useful for the links it provides regarding aspects Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Wellness Centers.
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Chinese Medicine and Cancer
- Article by Richard Walters. Describes Chinese medicine's role in the treatment of cancer presenting its foundation, how it works, evidence of its effectiveness and what one can expect during treatment. Focuses on the "the huge pharmacopia" of Chinese herbal medicine and the scientific basis for the role it can provide in collaboration with conventional cancer chemotherapy.
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Chinese Herb Academy
- Voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
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HealthWorld Online
- A leading resource on wellness, natural health, traditional, complementary and alternative medicine information, and self care.
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Phytotherapy Aids in Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
- Herb Research Foundation article describes results of study showing the use of herbs which aided the symptoms of pharmaceutical drug withdrawal such as irritability, insomnia, gastrointestinal disturbance and headache while relieving anxiety, panic and depression. Among the herbs were the Chinese medicinal herbs, Wu Wei Zi, (Schizandra) and Huang Qin (Scutellaria).
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ITM Online Institute for Traditional Medicine
- A research, education, and information center for Chinese, Oriental, Tibetan, and Aruyvedic medicines. ITM emphasizes traditional Chinese medicine's use of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the prevention and treatment of illness as well as supporting fundamental well being. National practitioner referrals available.
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Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Estrogen Dependent Tumors
- Article by Subhuti Dharmanada, PhD. Investigates the current concerns and uses of Chinese herbal medicine and plant estrogens in breast cancer, women's health, and medical research. Downloads in PDF format.
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Ganoderma Lucidum
- The site contains information about Ganoderma Lucidum. Also records of patients from Surat and Chennai along with results.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Information about Dr. Zhengqi Lou and details about a Chinese remedy for the cure of facial paralysis.
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Qi - The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness
- Site is committed to awareness and understanding of the traditional Chinese medicine and its disciplines. Educational interactive acupuncture model, herbal quizzes, research, educational and professional links. Excellent resource site with integrity.
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Amato
- Medical research in the uses and clinical application of the immune system adapatogenic properties of Reishi: Ganoderma Lucidum, including scientific references and articles on its use in medical disorders.
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Spanda Medical Company: Chinese Medicinal Herbs
- "Deeply committed to the practice of Chinese and Oriental Medicine" this company represents 20 manufacturers, many who are Chinese medical practitioners "rooted in their field and its practice in the West." Offering superior grade and thoroughly researched organic Oriental medical herbs, herbal formulas, extracts, linaments, teas, and other Chinese and Western herbal products. There are educational articles wriiten by/for practitioners on a variety of issues in Chinese medicine. Full descriptions of herbal products are given. Wholesale/retail to professionals only.
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Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Canada
- Traditional Chinese Medicine around the world. Articles on Chinese herbs and disorders treated with Chinese herbal medicine. Resources for patients, practitioners and students of Chinese Medicine.
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Fu Zheng Therapy: Building Strength
- Article by Efram Korngold.
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) resource site provides information, resources and free medline. Number of research links to universities investigating the use of Chinese Herbal medicine for treatment of addictions, aging, AIDS, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, immunological disease, pain,stroke and women's health.
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Oriental Medicine.com
- Comprehensive site established to provide in depth information on Oriental and Chinese Mediicne for professional and consumer. Good FAQ section addressing Chinese herbs, their properties, use in combination with vitamins and drugs, safety, and practitioners. Introductory level covering the theory, modalities and range of Chinese medicine, as well as useful discussion on the difference of Chinese Herbal medicine and other systems and practices.
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RMHI: Chinese herbology, correct and incorrect ways of choosing herbs
- By Roger Wicke, Ph.D. How Chinese medical (TCM) herbalists achieve clinical results without side-effects by choosing herbal formulas for whole-body/mind/spirit symptom-sign patterns rather than for single symptoms.
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Herb Research Foundation - Herbs and Herbal Medicine for Health
- Nonprofit. Dedicated to researching and providing scientific and proven information on the safety and health benefits of botanicals throughout the world from multiple medical traditions, particularly Chinese herbal medicine. Emphasis is on making herbal medicine information available for scientists, complementary and conventional doctors, legislators, the herb industry and the public.
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Sexual Hormones and Reproductive Imbalances Materia Medica
- Article by Christopher Hobbs. Addresses some important herbs for both men and women regarding hormonal and reproductive health concerns. The list of herbs describes their actions, uses, energetics, and includes a therapeutic index.
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East West Clinic
- Clinic in Winnipeg, Canada. Online herb catalog.
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Botanical/Herbal Medicine Resources
- Columbia University's site for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine's Herbal Medicine Resources. Thorough presentation of resources, medical, scientific, and traditional databases, journals and links for Eastern/ Chinese medicinal herbs and other herbal traditions
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HIV Clinic
- Dr. Chou's clinic and holistic health program for the treatment of HIV offers an herbal medicinal supplement.
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Status of Ganoderma Lucidum in United States: Ganoderma Lucidum as an Anti-inflammatory Agent
- William B. Stavinoha, a University of Texas resarcher presents investigations into the anti-inflammatory properties of Reishi, in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Anti-inflammatory agents are known to halt or diminish the progress of the disease. Scientific and medical research references given. Links to articles on the use of Reishi in cancer and HIV.
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Chinese Medicinals
- Concentrated herbal products to assure a powerful and superior product through the synergistic combination of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine with the latest western scientific research. Background information on Oriental medicine.
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Rosenthal Clinical Projects: Women's Health and Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Columbia University's NIH/Complementary Medicine center for Women's Health research, clinical trials and projects. Projects include the following areas. Menopausal Hot Flashes: Effect of a Chinese Herbal Preparation on hormones, estrogen balance, lipid levels and hot flashes; clinical trials treating uterine fibroids and symptoms with Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Surveys on the multi-ethnic perspective of Chinese, Caucasian, Latino, and African American women using herbs in treating women's health problems.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine Effective in IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Herb World News Research Review of JAMA article of a Western clinical trial demonstrating the effectivenenss of Chinese herbal medical formulas in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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East West Healing Arts
- Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and physical therapy in San Pedro, California, promoting health and accelerating recovery. Marion Ipenburg, RPT, LAc. Includes articles.
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AskDrWang.com
- Traditional Chinese Medicine at your fingertips: online consultation, herbal formulas for a wide range of ailments, Chinese calligraphy, books, and insight into the ancient art of Chinese healing.
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Pc Spes And Prostate Cancer
- A personal story of alternative treatment of prostate cancer with pc spes, a food supplement containing 8 chinese herbs. Includes articles and news items, where to buy it, and links.
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