29th December 2008
Reference books for herbal medicine manufacturers are one of the most important items that anyone who creates medicinal herbal formulations or prescribes them can have on their bookshelves. Today, with almost 80% of the world population using herbal medicine for some aspect of primary health care according to the World Health Organization, it becomes increasingly […]
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8th December 2008
With the gaining popularity of alternative medicine, herbal medicine schools are becoming more important and are finally being accepted as legitimate places to study. However, in the United States there is still not a legal recognition of the degrees offered. However, there are still job opportunities available for graduates of herbal medicine schools. Working with […]
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4th December 2008
The herb Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has always been viewed as a
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25th November 2008
Throughout the millennia herbal medicine has been defined as the use of herbs for the medicinal or therapeutic values. The parts of the plant that is used vary but can include any or all of the following: seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark or flowers. For millennia herbal medicine has been around. It has been used […]
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22nd October 2008
herbal medicine can be defined as the use of herbs for the medicinal or therapeutic values. The parts used vary from plant to plant but can include the plants seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark or flowers. herbal medicine, which has been around longer than conventional medicine, is becoming a mainstream alternative. Almost 80% of the […]
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12th October 2008
The use of herbal medicine for hepatitis b virus is not surprising considering the fact that Chinese doctors had knowledge of a disease that corresponded to the hepatitis b virus over 1,800 years ago. Hepatitis b is a serious virus that is responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality. Hepatitis b is found in 95% of […]
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21st September 2008
Chinese herbal medicine shops have changed very little over the centuries. Today’s herb shops still contain row after row of herbs in jars and various containers, herbal soaps, teas and other health related items. Some herbal shops decorate with items such as dried sea horses, snake skins, bones, dried mushrooms as well as other mysterious […]
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22nd August 2008
The use of an herbal supplement, alternative medicine and traditional medicine is combining to provide a complete health care regimen for more people than ever before. The World Health Organization says that over 80% of the world’s population is using herbal supplements for some aspect of their primary health care. The use of an herbal […]
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17th August 2008
The traditional herbal medicine Chinese use includes a variety of techniques such as herbal formulations and acupuncture. The Chinese system of growing, processing as well as the clinical usage of herbs is referred to as the Chinese herbal sciences. The herbal medicine Chinese use has a 2,000 year history that includes continual evolution and refinement. […]
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10th August 2008
Natural herbal medicine is all around us in the form of plants in gardens to plants that grow in the wild. herbal medicine has been around since the beginning of time and far outdates modern medicine. With the current trend towards healthy, organic and natural, herbal medicine just makes sense. Herbal medicine is used by […]
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