An ethnopharmacological survey was used to compare the medicinal plants most frequently recommended by herbalists, naturopaths, and other traditional practitioners in Moroccan and Canadian socio-economical settings. Striking differences in traditional pha
Our search found agents that might improve symptoms of neuropathy (eg, evening primrose oil, alpha-lipoic acid, capsaicin) without affecting glucose control. Evening primrose oil, alpha-lipoic acid, and capsaicin have received the greatest attention for t
Compilation of resources to access clinical and scientific research on complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine. Links point to clinical, biomedical, review, meta-analytical or survey research in the USA, Europe and Asia.
Salvia refers to the root of Salvia miltiorrhiza, sometimes described as Chinese sage or red sage root. Salvia root (danshen), as employed in Chinese medicine, is different in nature from the other sage herbs, despite the botanical relationship.
Non-profit association evaluates botanical manufacturers' processes and products. The site includes a list of manufacturers (and brands) that participate in the USP evaluation program, and a list of stores where you can buy the certified products.
The first step in quality control of botanical preparations is verifying your plants. Manual describes morphological & organoleptic characteristics, observable with hand lens or dissecting microscope for confirming plant identity.
Three programs offered: Master of Health Science in Herbal Medicine (thru University of New England), Graduate Diploma of Health Science in Herbal Medicine (via UNE), Practical Herbal Therapy (180-Course, CD-R)
The University of New England in association with the Australian College of Phytotherapy offers the Master of Health Science (Herbal Medicine) and the Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine). The University of New England is widely recognised
It is imperative that the type of preparation is known such as whether the fresh or dried herb was used, the extraction ratio, solvent, concentration etc.
The best evidence for efficacy from adequately designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is available for Coccinia indica and American ginseng. Chromium has been the most widely studied supplement. Other supplements with positive preliminary results in
Avisolo, the Philosophical Gardener, presents useful resources for the study of botanical and herbal medicine (also called phytotherapy, or phytomedicine). Definition by RF Weiss, Lecture by Simon Mills, Leading Books, More...
Dichloroacetate (DCA) committs "immortal" cancer cells to a natural death while leaving normal cells unharmed - but DCA is not patentable, so pharmaceutical companies have no incentive to begin clinical trials...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine (TAM), European Phytotherapy, Naturopathy, Eclectic Medicine, Native American Medicine, Arabic medicine and African Traditional Medicine, and many others...
Curcuma longa, a powerhouse plant, is highly antiinflammatory, treating cardiovascular, metabolic, and rheumatic disorders. Turmeric oils (a leaf fraction) and curcuminoids make this "curry" ingredient an essential culinary/medicinal botanical.
This site is a resource for herbal practitioners, it includes editorial content, articles and an extensive searchable and hyperlinked herbal database on current herbal therapeutics. Herbalists who register can access our herbal database free of charge.
One of America's premier private libraries on Medical Botany, Ethnobotany, Eclectic Herbal Medicine, Thomsonian Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Phytochemistry, Pharmacognosy, History of Medicine, Materia Medica, and more.
As a certification company, CL enables companies of all sizes to have their products tested for potential inclusion in its list of Approved Quality products and bear the CL Seal. CL has tested more than 1,800 products, representing over 350 different bran