Herbal Medicine
105 Articles & Excerpts
Devil's Claw
by MedlinePlus
Devil's claw ( Harpagophytum procumbens ) originates from the Kalahari and Savannah desert regions of South and Southeast Africa. In these parts of the world, Devil's claw has historically been used to treat a wide range of conditions including fevert
Feverfew
by MedlinePlus
Feverfew is an herb that has been used traditionally as an antipyretic, as its name denotes, although this effect has not been well studied. Feverfew is most commonly used orally for the prevention of migraine headache.
Calendula, Marigold
by MedlinePlus
Calendula, also known as marigold, has been widely used on the skin to treat minor wounds, skin infections, burns, bee stings, sunburn, warts, and cancer. Most scientific evidence regarding its effectiveness as a wound-healing agent is based on animal
Kava
by MedlinePlus
Kava beverages, made from dried roots of the shrub Piper methysticum , have been used ceremonially and socially in the South Pacific for hundreds of years, and in Europe since the 1700s. Currently, pharmaceutical preparations of the herb are widely used
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.
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