Herbologists

All that man needs for health and healing has been provided by God in nature, the challenge of science is to find it - Philippus Theophrastrus Bombast that of Aureolus ~ Paracelsus (1493-1541)

Herbologists

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An Alternative and Complementary Medicine Resource Guide

We are just beginning to understand the complexities of herbal medicine, with its multiplicity of active chemicals in a single herb, and the interaction of a mixture of herbs found in traditional therapies.

Previously, scientific research relied on the drug development model, which focused on a single compound and mode of action. In order to effectively research whether herbal medicine is effective or even safe, we need to detect all the active chemicals that exist in a medicinal plant, but also evaluate their effects on humans individually and together.

We need to know whether the production process changes the chemicals; whether these compounds interfere with each other or…

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Resources

 An Alternative and Complementary Medicine Resource Guide

We are just beginning to understand the complexities of herbal medicine, with its multiplicity of active chemicals in a single herb, and the interaction of a mixture of herbs found in traditional therapies. Previously, scientific research relied on the drug development model, which focused on a single compound and mode of action.

Herbal News

Herbal News Magazine is designed to be a destination for learning about natural health and herbal alternatives on the web. Daily news on alternative medicine, natural healing and health maintenance and longevity will be found here.

HerbNET

You have reached the most comprehensive site on the Web for those seeking information on herbs, herb products and remedies, herb publications.

Medherb

We provide links to medical information and to any resource we can find relevant to medicinal herbs or herbalism practiced a clinical setting, regardless of the medical tradition or system.

American Botanical Council

An independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media.

American Herbal Pharmacopoeia

Herbal medicines have provided the world's populations, including Americans, with safe, effective and low cost medicines for centuries.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Traditional Chinese medicine originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbs, acupuncture, and other methods to treat a wide range of conditions. In the United States, TCM is considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. This fact sheet provides a general overview of TCM and suggests sources for additional information.

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