Introduction to Herbal MedicineHerbal Medicine, sometimes referred to as Herbalism or Botanical Medicine, is the use of herbs for their therapeutic or medicinal value. An herb is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal,...
History of Herbal MedicineEarly humans recognized their dependence on nature in both health and illness. Led by instinct, taste, and experience, primitive men and women treated illness by using plants, animal parts, and...
Herbal Medicine around the WorldHerbal Medicine in the United States
In North America, early explorers traded knowledge with the Native American Indians. The tribes taught them which herbs to use to sharpen their senses for...
Herbal Medicine ResearchBarriers to Herbal Medicine Research in the United States
The regulatory lockout of natural remedies has crippled natural products research in U.S. universities and hospitals. There is no...
Medical PlantsHerbal medicine has come a long way since pioneer days, and we now have institutes of phytotherapy (phyto means plant) or herbal medicine. In Europe, a great deal of research is being done every day...
What You Need to Know About Herbal MedicationsAs the elderly population in the United States grows, the number of prescriptions being filled in the U.S. is increasing dramatically. Because of media hype and disappointment with current...
Buying herbal remedy productsWhat to look for on a label when buying store-bought herbal remedies and information about standardization of mass-produced herbal remedies.
When plants or other forms of natural ingredients are...
Herbs and their usesUsing herbs to cure what ails you. Herbs are helpful in taking care of everything from inflammed muscles to migraine headaches and heart attacks
Let me preface this article by saying that many...
Stress relief through herbal remediesHerbal remedies are making a strong come back for stress relief. Oils, teas, fresh or dried herbs, and herbal capsules can be used to relieve stress and tension.
Whether you work at a job all day...
Herbal muscle relaxantsMany herbs make wonderful, effective remedies for stiff joints and aching muscles.
Many herbs make wonderful remedies for stiff joints and aching muscles. Used as baths or compresses, herbs have...
Herbs for healingThe history of using herbs for healing, and some herbs and their uses to treat illnesses.
Herbs have long held an important place in the treatment and the prevention of illnesses and they are...
A guide to buying herbal supplementsAmericans are clamoring for alternative medicines. It's not that we don't think our doctors are doing a pretty good job.
It's just that they often can't help us with some of our most annoying...
Herbal home remedies for the fluThe flu is very contagious. Find out how to ease your symptoms with herbal home remedies.
In the years 1918 and 1919, flu was the epidemic of all time. There were not many ways to treat the flu....
A Herbal GuideHerbs to heal: an informative guide for those interested in learning the basic properties of different herbs and how to use them.
People have used herbs for their medicinal properties since...
Herbal Medicine in Our Daily LifeHerbal Medicine, sometimes referred to as Herbalism or Botanical Medicine, is the use of herbs for their therapeutic or medicinal value. An herb is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal,...