Herbal Medicine
107 Articles & Excerpts
Menopause And Herbal Treatment
by eNotAlone.com
There is little scientific evidence that herbal remedies can relieve symptoms of menopause, suggests a new independent review, and some of them may even have serious side effects and be potentially dangerous if interacted with other treatments.
Benefits Of Garlic Questioned
by eNotAlone.com
Garlic has always had a long history of use as a good medicine. From many studies we have known that it has several health benefits such as chemical properties which help to prevent many diseases related to our cells.
Food Remedies
by Florence Daniel
While there is life - and fruit - there is hope. When this truth is realised by the laity nine hundred and ninety-nine out of every thousand professors of the healing art will be obliged to abandon their profession and take to fruit-growing for a living.
Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure
by William Thomas Fernie
It may happen that one or another enquirer taking up this book will ask, to begin with, 'What is a Herbal Simple?' The English word 'Simple,' composed of two Latin words, Singula plica (a single fold), means 'Singleness,' whether of material or purpose.
The Rattlesnake King
 Natural Causes: Death, Lies and Politics in America's Vitamin and Herbal Supplement Industry
by Dan Hurley
Over 60 percent of Americans buy and take herbal and dietary supplements for all sorts of reasons-to prevent illness (vitamin C), to ease depression (St. John's wort), to aid weight loss (ephedra), to boost the memory (ginkgo biloba), and even to cure
The Safety of Manmade Vitreous Fibres
by Health Canada
Manmade Vitreous Fibres (MMVFs) are fibres made from minerals and used for insulation, for reinforcing other materials and in protective clothing. There is concern that they can cause breathing problems, skin irritation and other health effects.
Ginkgo Biloba: An Ancient Tonic for Health and Longevity
 Gingko Biloba: An Herbal Foundation of Youth For Your Brain
by Glenn S. Rothfeld, M.D, M.Ac., Suzanne LeVert
Do you want to improve your concentration? Boost your energy? Fight aging? Ginkgo biloba, an extract from the oldest tree in the world, can increase your brain function and offer a wide range of benefits - from better sexual performance to higher test
From Magic to Medicine
 The New Healing Herbs: The Ultimate Guide to Natures Best Medicines
by Michael Castleman
Just what is a healing herb? The word herb comes from the Latin for grass. Technically, herbs are plants that wither each autumn, plants other than shrubs or trees. But many woody perennials are used in herbal healing, such as slippery elm, tea tree
The Herbal Renaissance
 The Chopra Center Herbal Handbook: Forty Natural Prescriptions for Perfect Health
by Deepak Chopra, M.D., David Simon, M.D.
We are witnessing an unprecedented resurgence in natural healing. The search for holistic approaches to enhance health is permeating every aspect of our culture and society. Why is there such an explosive interest in natural medicine?
Yohimbe Bark Extract
by MedlinePlus
The terms yohimbine, yohimbine hydrochloride, and yohimbe bark extract are related but not interchangeable. Yohimbine is an active chemical (indole alkaloid) found in the bark of the Pausinystalia yohimbe tree.
Wild Yam
by MedlinePlus
It has been hypothesized that wild yam (Dioscorea villosa and other dioscorea species) possesses dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)-like properties, and acts as a precursor to human sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
White Horehound
by MedlinePlus
Since ancient Egypt, white horehound ( Marrubium vulgare L.) has been used as an expectorant (to facilitate removal of mucus from the lungs or throat). Ayurvedic, Native American and Australian Aboriginal medicines have traditionally used white horehound
Valerian : Uses and Health Benefits
by MedlinePlus
Valerian is an herb native to Europe and Asia, and now grows in most parts of the world. The name is believed to come from the Latin word valere meaning to be healthy or strong. The root of the plant is believed to contain its active constituents.
Turmeric and Curcumin : Health Benefits
by MedlinePlus
The rhizome (root) of turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) has long been used in traditional Asian medicine to treat gastrointestinal upset, arthritic pain, and 'low energy.' Laboratory and animal research has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Tea Tree Oil : Uses and Health Benefits
by MedlinePlus
Tea tree oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree oil is purported to have antiseptic properties, and has been used traditionally to prevent and treat infections.
Sweet Almond
by MedlinePlus
The almond is closely related to the peach, apricot, and cherry (all classified as drupes). Unlike the others, however, the outer layer of the almond is not edible. The edible portion of the almond is the seed.
St. John's Wort : Health Benefits
by MedlinePlus
Extracts of Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John's wort) have been recommended traditionally for a wide range of medical conditions. The most common modern-day use of St. John's wort is the treatment of depression.
Soy : Health Benefits
by MedlinePlus
Soy is a subtropical plant, native to southeastern Asia. This member of the pea family ( Fabaceae ) grows from one to five feet tall and forms clusters of three to five pods, each containing two to four beans per pod. Soy has been a dietary staple in Asia
Selenium : Uses and Health Benefits
by MedlinePlus
Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. It is an essential element in several metabolic pathways, including the glutathione-peroxidase pathway. Selenium appears to promote antioxidant activity in the body via glutathione
Seaweed, Kelp, Bladderwrack
by MedlinePlus
Fucus vesiculosus is a brown seaweed that grows on the northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and the North and Baltic seas. Its name is sometimes used for Ascophyllum nodosum, which is another brown seaweed that grows alongside Fucus
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