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HERBAL MEDICINE  

A look at the use of Aloe Vera in herbal medicine.

Strauss Herbal medicine is one of the new alternatives to laser treatment for healing acne scars and preventing breakouts. You can find out more about this revolutionary treatment in this article.

A review of the book "Herbal Medicine: The Natural Way to Get Well and Stay Well

You may think of aloe as a home remedy for burns but aloe was much more than that to the herbal healers of centuries past.

Aloe vera may not be the Fountain of Youth but it's as close as herbal medicine can get

Herbal medicine is an ancient folk practice that is as old as civilization. Since the dawn of modern man, hundreds, even thousands, of wild and cultivated medicinal herbs have been used to treat all manner of ailments and disease. The use of herbs for medicinal purposesâ

Stressing the benefits of traditional therapies, particularly acupuncture and herbal medicines, Prince Charles addressed the WHO and encouraged them to think twice about relying primarily on Western medical knowledge.

If you thought dandelions were just garden nuisances, you might be surprised how edibly indispensable they are for food, wine, and herbal medicine.

Nature has provided an abundance of remedies and cures for many different medical conditions and ailments. Before pharmaceuticals, herbal medicine was the standard form of healing, not the alternative form we know today.

Ginger and its use in herbal medicine

Ladies, find out why this herbal treatment for menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, and pains during childbirth

Iran is home to an astounding diversity when it comes to plants. Learn more about the healing herbs of this amazing country.

A look at pomegranate and its many uses in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and other folk medicines.

Though herbal remedies are readily available nowadays, they didn't always bear the stamp of approval in the U.S.; in fact, they were almost completely suppressed not so long ago.

In these days of skyrocketing medical costs, Alternative Medicine is gaining popularity. Most people perceive herbals as being something exotic, imported from distant, mysterious places. Did you know that all of us have a pharmacy in our backyards?

Think of alfalfa as just an expensive hay for cattle? Alfalfa also enjoys a long, rich history of use in herbal medicine.

Read on. Find out how Amaranth works and find out everything it can do in this article.

Find out why Bayberry is great for indigestion, infection, chills, and cramps.

Now I am sure you are asking, "Why would I want to know about Joe Pye Weeds?" Right? Check it out and see.

Tinospora Cordifolia herb plant from India. Use by practitioners of Ajurvedic medicine. Extracted from the stem and root, treatment for various ailments. Study shown the herb effectively treats Hay Fever. Available for purchase & products.

If nothing else, this unique herbal medicine can be most effective on the flu

Find out more about this amazing herbal medicine that is also an edible grain.

Can herbal medicines really make a difference to acne sufferers? Here's what you need to know about herbs and acne.

In today's industrialized world, there are a number of autoimmune illnesses that Western medicine can neither prevent nor cure, including cancer and tumors. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers dramatic results for these diseases with herbal cures.

A look at how today's alternative therapies were once the mainstream therapies, then so called "modern medicine" stepped in and pushed the old ways into the dark

The world's oldest alcoholic beverage is now the newest way of fighting cancer as well as other diseases.

Recent studies place ADRs as the 4th leading cause of death in the US, greater than diabetes, AIDS, and automobile accidents.

Herbal formulas are based on the organ system which is out of balance, with the main herbs explaining the main complaint.

According to a new study, published in the medical journal Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, painful menstrual cramps can be eased by using Chinese herbal remedies.

Modern medicine addresses only the symptoms and not the roots of health problems. Alternative health care medicine provides a holistic approach and ensures complete well being, with diligence and time.

We spend millions of dollars a year as a country in the USA on pain relief. With the rise of narcotic addiction and dangerous side effects from over the counter pain relievers, many people are turning to herbal therapies.

Read on, find out what birch can do for you

Eastern medicine is beginning to play a more important role in our western lives. How does this affect you, and could it prove beneficial?

Herbs and food that are being used for medicinal purposes are also called drugs.

If you have lupus, you may not be aware of recent research involving herbal medicines for lupus. Here's what you should know.

For years, natural herbs were the only source of relief from toothache pain.

This article explores an area of Alternate Medicine - Herbalism. Herbalism is defined as the use of plants (herbs) as medicine. Human beings have used plants as medicines for many thousands of years.

Unlike antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, most of the herbal alternative medicine you use will have little side effects. In fact, this is why so many people switch to more natural forms of healing.

Herbal remedies for stress relief and management

It is believed that the bark of the mimosa tree can secure the soul and the flower can likewise lighten one's spirit.

Many food based remedies have been used successfully for thousands of years.

This remedy is a favorite in my house for calming fussy children. It's also a nice remedy to take with you while traveling or to use when your child has inconsolable tantrums or upsets

Discover how Blue Vervain is not only a great laxative, but also a great way to treat asthma.

Damiana is reputed to help with energy, emphysema, low estrogen, female libido, hot flashes, impotency, infertility, menopause, Parkinson's disease, PMS, inflammation of the prostate, Lou Gehrig's disease, and problems related to the reproductive organs in both males an

Think your doctor is "dumb" when it comes to herbal medicine. He's not and there are things he really wishes you knew about the herbs and supplements you take.

A gift to us from the Plains Indians, Echinacea purpurea has proven its efficacy against colds and the flu, as well as providing an overall boost to our immune systems.

Herbs are beautiful, fragrant,and useful for many things. Get tips on how to use herbs in your cooking a for medicinal purposes.

In the United States, alternative medicine continues to make headway in the fight against disease. The use of herbal plants, such as Acacia, are becoming more popular among many American families.

Many of us have heard the news that taking antibiotics too frequently is not a good idea. Taking them too frequently can actually keep them from working. Is there an alternative? Could herbal products be the answer?

Should acupuncture be used as a form of complementary medicine or as a form of alternative medicine? Although often used interchangeably, these terms refer to very different medical philosophies.