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MEDICINAL USES  

Ginger is a tropical plant that has been cultivated for a long time in China and India. It's a cooking herb that is also used medicinally for digestive problems, inflammation, and circulatory issues.

A brief introduction to a few of the unique uses for common herbs found in your kitchen.

Are you considering alternative medicine? If so, this article is a must read...There may be some things you don't know about alternative medicine.

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.

Alternative medicine can be beneficial on many different levels. This article will show you the different terms, and alternative healing systems.

Honey has long been used as a sugar additive to foods. With resistant bacteria, honey is now making a name for itself in the application as biological compound to fight bacterial infections naturally.

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

Medicinal teas are becoming more and more popular. Read this series to learn about some popular herb medicinal teas such as Goldenrod tea and more.

Medicinal teas are becoming more and more popular. Read this series to learn about some popular herb medicinal teas such as strawberry tea and more.

This article describes a brief history, uses and medicinal uses of cinnamon.

Debate has been widespread over this issue for years, even decades. Yet, still there has been no decision. Countless doctors and researchers have discovered many medicinal uses for this substance, yet there is still no official approval for using this drug

Here are some tips on using geranium leaves and flowers for culinary and medicinal uses.

Why Marijuana should be legalized for medicinal use in the United States.

Reference to herbs and their medicinal properties have been found in Egyptian tombs, Greek mythology, and even the Bible.

Trees that are used in medical practices.

Echinacea is a plant common to the United States. It is popular as an herbal remedy for colds and flu, but it has other uses as well-including some that have just been identified.

Valerian has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years. Although its actions are still unknown, it seems to be useful for symptoms related to stress and muscle tension.

While most people are familiar with the hallucinogenic properties of the Hemp plant, it has several practical functions as well...

Horseradish is a plant that is good for medicine. It is a natural, spicy food source. .

Saw palmetto is a member of the palm family that grows in the southeastern United States. Research has shown that it can be effective in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition affecting many men over the age of 50.

Uses for Sage, medicinal and magickal. Sage is a cleansing herb.

Learn about some of the medicinal and culinary uses of this little known miracle berry called the acai.

Since the beginning of time, man has used herbs, including marijuana, for medicinal purposes. Marijuana itself has many healing properties. What does the Bible have to say about its use?

For thousands of years people have known that herbs can work and some of them work better than over the counter drugs if used and prepared properly. Here is a guide to roots that are used as herbal medicinal remedies.

How to use medicinal herbs

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

Turmeric has been used as a spice worldwide for years and as a medicinal herb in India. Could this inconspicous spice also help relieve arthritis pain?

For thousands of years people have known that herbs can work and some of them work better than over the counter drugs if used and prepared properly.

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.

Open call to all alternative health care providers to discuss the pros and cons of licensure for naturopaths, herbalists and other providers of natural health care providers.

Alternative Medicine for Ulcerative Colitis

In this second section of alternative medicine this article covers some more facts one should know before perusing the practice of alternative medicine involving vitamins and minerals.

This article takes a closer look at the practice of other alternative medicine techniques including acupuncture and magnet therapy.

Complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, is becoming quite popular with people over the age of 50. However, a new study shows that many seniors who use CAM don't discuss it with their regular physicians.

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health.

Utilized by individuals from all walks of life and profession, bee venom therapy is considered a common alternative medicine approach in relieving symptoms of a variety of health conditions.

Alternative Medicine has been around for a longtime. Check out the sites and see what it is about.

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.

Ayurveda is an alternative medicine that uses a range of theraputic methods to treat many well known diseases.

Today, the practice of using herbs, acupuncture and other so-called "alternative medicines" to prolong life and improve health is no longer restricted to ancient mystics.

Learn about plants that heal as alternative medicine from letter C.

Learn about plants that heal as alternative medicine in this series from letter D to G.

Alternative medicine has worked for me. Admittedly, my knees didn't stop aching overnight, but there was noticeable relief within days.

Traditional Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years, and it's no surprise individuals are starting to embrace its healing properties as an acne alternative medicine.

What images come to mind when you think of "alternative" medicine? There's more to it than the Reiki master or the Chinese Herbalist.

Alternative medicine users often accuse mainstream doctors of being greedy, territorial and stupid, especially when it comes to herbs. Just how accurate are those accusations? An herbalist weighs in on the debate.

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health

Learn about plants that heal as alternative medicine in this series from letter H to K

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health