Herbal Medicine

Back before the pharmaceutical industry and their "designer drugs" became the mainstay of modern medicine, people turned primary to herbs to cure what ailed 'em, and with good reason: they worked, and often with many fewer side-effects than the current crop of lab-made medicines.

KO Colds With Chamomile - A recent study by the Imperial College in London seems to indicate that chamomile may not just be for stress relief anymore...

Latest St. John’s Wort News Not Depressing - A recent study published in the online edition of The British Medical Journal seems to indicate that St. John’s wort can also be effective in treating more severe depression, with many fewer side effects than traditional antidepressant medications.

Curry: Cancer Fighter? - If you like your curry yellow and your skin tan, a recent study conducted at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston may be of interest to you...

Henriette's Herbal Homepage - Henriette offers a well-stocked Website covering information on both medicinal and culinary herbs.

Herb Research Foundation - The Herb Research Foundation is the world's first and foremost source of accurate, science-based information on the health benefits and safety of herbs---and expertise in sustainable botanical resource development.

Herbs and Aromas - This great site gives history, usage and other information on a wide variety of herbs, oils, etc.

University of Washington Medicinal Herb Garden - Take a virtual stroll through the UW Medicinal Herb Garden, complete with pictures!

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