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	Herbal medicines
		Herbal medicine is a complementary therapy that uses plants or plant extracts to treat illness.
		Herbal medicine is not about isolating the active ingredients from a plant which is the way that conventional medicines are often derived.
		Herbal medicine forms just one part of the Ayurvedic system and is used - along with yoga, massage, diet and meditation - to balance the body and increase "prana", or life energy.
	hcd2.bupa.co.uk /fact_sheets/html/herbal_medicine.html (999 words)

	Dorwest Herbs Ltd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A traditional herbal remedy for the symptomatic relief of poor hair growth and pigmentation, and an aid in the treatment of obesity and the relief of rheumatic pain in dogs and cats.
		A traditional herbal remedy for symptomatic relief of problems associated with whelping and kittening and aid in the prevention of pseudopregnancy in cats and dogs.
		A traditional herbal remedy for symptomatic relief of anxiety, nervousness, excitability and travel sickness, and an adjunct in the treatment of epilepsy in cats and dogs.
	www.dorwest.com /herbal_medicines.htm (216 words)

	AHP - Home
		Herbal medicines have provided the world's populations, including Americans, with safe, effective and low cost medicines for centuries.
		While herbal medicines are well integrated into the health care systems of many other nations, this is not the case in the U.S. Authoritative information regarding proper use and manufacture of herbal medicines is lacking.
		The Mission of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia® (AHP) is to promote the responsible use of herbal medicines and insure they are used with the highest degree of safety and efficacy as is achievable.
	www.herbal-ahp.org /index.html (421 words)

	Herbal Medicine
		Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine, refers to the use of any plant's seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes.
		Long practiced outside of conventional medicine, herbalism is becoming more mainstream as up-to-date analysis and research show their value in the treatment and prevention of disease.
		Because herbal medicines contain a combination of chemicals, each with a specific action, many are capable of eliciting complex physiological responses—some of which may create unwanted or unexpected results when combined with conventional drugs.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsModalities/HerbalMedicinecm.html (2208 words)

	Herbal Medicines
		Herbal medicinals are being used by an increasing number of patients who typically do not advise their clinicians of concomitant use.
		Horseradish is used herbally as an antiseptic with circulatory and digestive stimulation effects and as a diuretic.
		Numerous herbal medicinals have been shown to affect blood glucose levels including chromium, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, ginseng, Gymnema sylvestre, nettle, and sage for patients with hypoglycemia and devil's claw, ginseng, licorice, and ma huang for patients with hyperglycemia.
	www.drfennoy.com /herbal.html (7211 words)

	Herbal Therapy Program - NM College of Natural Healing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Herbal Medicine is an Oral Tradition dating back to the dawn of man, and is rooted in one's individual relationship to the Natural World of Plant Medicines.
		The Herbal Medicine Program is presented as a real life, natural world, hands-on experience that teaches about freedom, nurturing your creative and intuitive self, stewardship of the environment, and the importance of following one's dreams.
		Constitutional Herbal Medicine is a perspective which can be used to gain understanding about the integration of spirit, mind, emotions, and the physiological human being.
	www.newmexicohealing.com /500.htm (2991 words)

	ACOP: Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine)
		The application, practice and marketing of herbal medicine is encompassed using a professional framework for practice that is based on the perceived individual needs of the patient, current scientific research, acknowledgment of herbal medicine traditions and principles of evidence-based practice.
		Medicinal plant identification and classification are covered to provide the basis for examination of the phytochemical and pharmacological characteristics of medicinal plants.
		Western herbal medicine treatments for the male and female reproductive and urinary systems as well as for endocrine and metabolic disorders are covered by means of examination of both traditional and evidence-based materia medica.
	www.herbaleducation.com.au /courses/GradDiploma (1993 words)

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		Herbal Medicine Author: Mark Blumenthal This module provides guidelines and resources for education to medical students about plants used as medical therapies in herbal medicine, and introduces basic principles of naturopathy and aromatherapy.
		An herbal medicine is a medicinal preparation made from a plant, and can include the fresh or dried herb or herb part, whole, chopped or powdered, or an advanced form of the herb usually made via extraction by a solvent such as water, ethanol, or an organic solvent (e.g., acetone).
		Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that relies primarily on the use of essential oils, highly concentrated substances usually distilled from oil-containing parts of medicinal and aromatic plants.
	www.amsa.org /humed/CAM/C7.doc (2069 words)

	herbal medicines
		The pharmacological properties of the herbal constituents are of importance when the herbs are to be combined with pharmaceutical drugs, to prevent (or minimize) drug-herb interactions.
		Herbal Energetics As well learning about the pharmaceutical actions of a herb and the physiology of the human body, many herbalists use energetics in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, this takes into account not only the nature of the disease, but also the nature (or character) of the patient and plant.
		It was the main form of medicine practised in Europe until the growth of modern medicine; and humoural terms such as phlegmatic, melancholic, sanguine and choleric, may still be used in the English language to describe the characteristics of people.
	www.woodlandherbs.co.uk /acatalog/herbal_medicines.html (556 words)

	Herbalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Herbalism, also known as herbal medicine, herbology, and phytotherapy, is a folk and traditional medicinal practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts.
		Herbal teas are often used as a home remedy, and as an alternative to tea and coffee.
		Herbal supplements tend to be commercial products in tablet or capsule form manufactured and marketed by the health food industry for sale in retail outlets to the general public, although there are some types that are sold only to healthcare practitioners for prescription.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Herbal_medicine (2733 words)

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		Herbal medicines are the staple of medical treatment in many developing countries.
		Herbal preparations are used for virtually all minor ailments.
		Herbal medicines have demonstrated effectivenss in their ability to improve blood perfusion to the brain and learning capacity.
	www.lycos.com /info/herbal-medicine--herbal-medicines.html (378 words)

	Patient Education - Herbal and Natural Remedies
		There are no herbal medicines whose health claims are based on the quality of evidence required by the FDA for regulated medicines.
		In addition to their direct toxicity, herbal medicines may also cause dangerous problems by interacting with conventional drugs and reinforcing or antagonizing their actions.
		Herbal medicines are extracts of plants that have been used as medicines for thousands of years.
	www.rheumatology.org /public/factsheets/herbal.asp (1270 words)

	A bewildering array of Chinese herbal medicines
		It is a holistic approach to medicine, meaning that treatment focuses on restoring balance in the body in a fundamentally individualized way rather than on the treatment of a specific disease.
		Of the estimated $14 billion a year that Americans spend on alternative medicine, Chinese medicine accounts for $1 billion, 75% of which is spent on acupuncture.
		Chinese herbal medicines are not regulated as medicine in a Western sense, and they tend to be poorly (if at all) labeled with their contents.
	www.medcomres.com /articles/bewildering_array_chinese_medicines.htm (771 words)

	FAQ
		Our society will probably never fully understand many of the world’s medicinal secrets regarding the way in which natural herbal extracts and herb concentrates work within the body, but that is no reason not to take advantage of their time-proven benefits.
		Herbal medicines are manufactured from plants and seasons' flowers.
		Herbal medicines are safe, powerful and manufactured for each and every requirement of the human body.
	www.herbalcare.8m.com /FAQ.html (507 words)

	Herbal Medicines
		Students prepare extracts from plants that are used in a variety of herbal medicines; they test the antibiotic effects of the herbs on gram positive and gram negative bacteria, and look for antifungal effects using common molds.
		Students are broken into research groups to find out more about the systems of medicine that are represented; an alternate activity at this point is to ask student to interview various people to get their definition of medicine (pharmacist, customer buying over-the-counter medicine, worker in a health food store, school nurse, lawyer, parents, grandparents, etc.).
		After reading the description of the herbs and observing the herbal medicines on display in the lab, obtain a sample of a common herb (garlic, dandelion, ginger, goldenseal, ginseng or aloe), some distilled water, and a mortar and pestle.
	www.accessexcellence.org /AE/AEC/AEF/1996/powers_medicines.html (1762 words)

	Herbal Medicines - our full range of Herbal Medicines products - from Think Natural
		Potter's Comfrey ointment is a traditional herbal remedy for the symptomatic relief of bruises and sprains.
		Potter's Newrelax a herbal remedy traditionally used for the symptomatic relief of tenseness, irritability or agitation due to the stresses and strains of modern life.
		Potter's Tabritis Herbal Remedy Tablets are traditonally used for the symptomatic relief of rheumatic pain and stiffness.
	www.thinknatural.com /cats/Herbal-Medicines.htm (692 words)

	Parliament restricts use of herbal medicines
		They shall have access to the medicines of their choice, as long as all necessary safeguards are met.
		In today's environment, for new medicines, providing fresh scientific data is indispensable to ensure that the patient is treated with safe and efficacious medicines.
		Herbal medicines are different from other categories of pharmaceuticals in various aspects.
	www.blackherbals.com /parliament_restricts_use_of_herb.htm (1088 words)

	Herbal Medicines Manufacturer,Ayurvedic Medicines Manufacturer,Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicines,Ayurvedic Medicines ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Manufacturer and exporter of ayurvedic and herbal medicines for cough, colds, asthma, liver, sex, female problems, growing children, herbal tea, diabetic tea, slim tea, chayanprash, joint pain, diabetes, blood sugar, headache, stomach ache, indigestion, acidity, loss of apetite, vitamins supplements, decreases cholestroland triglycerides, female health tonic, power eye drops, cough syrup and pain relief oil.
		Navroz International is one of the manufacturers and exporters of herbal medicines, herbal supplements, ayurvedic medicines and herbal nutrients in India.
		It also manufactures and exports herbal supplements for tackling and controlling day to day ailments like diabetes, rheumatism, arthritis, depression, sexual impotence etc. These formulations are prepared from herbs and have a gradual (slow but sure) effects on tackling the ailments by making up the basic deficiencies of essential nutrients in the body.
	www.indiamart.com /chawla-ayurvedic-pharmacy (368 words)

	AGD Impact - Herbal medicines and dentistry
		Despite the fact that health claims for herbal supplements are largely untested and unproved, a 2002 industry survey conducted by the American Association of Health Plans—Health Insurance Association of America found that 58 percent of plans pay for herbal medicines.
		The quality, purity and strength of herbal remedies can be affected by a number of factors, including: the season, the geographical source of the plant, the time and conditions at harvest, the drying and processing procedures used for the raw material and the formulation and manufacturing of the final dosage form.
		Despite the promise of some herbal preparations and the dearth of effective medicines for some dental problems, dentists are hesitant to stray from the proven drugs used everyday in practice.
	www.agd.org /library/2005/July/Lynch.asp (2629 words)

	Herbal medicines and supplements in spine surgery
		Manufacturers of non-conventional medicines are not bound by law to disclose any information about their products with respect to possible side effects or inter-action with other drugs.
		In the belief that “more is better” patients may exceed recommended dosages of Herbal medicines thus increasing the potential for unwanted clinical results.
		Like conventional medicines herbal medicines may produce effects that might cause unexpected adverse effects and side effects in patients undergoing surgery.
	www.saspine.org /topics/herbal_medicines.htm (480 words)

	Herbal Medicines
		When parts of plants or crude extracts of plants are used for medicinal purposes they are called herbal medicines.
		Most herbal medicines contain hundreds of chemicals and there is often no agreement as to which are potentially active.
		Herbal medicines are not required to pass any regulatory analysis to be sold as a health food supplement.
	www.ti.ubc.ca /pages/letter25.htm (637 words)

	Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Herbal Help?
		For instance, some studies compared herbal medicines with conventional medicines, not all of which are proven to help irritable bowel syndrome.
		In other trials, herbal medicines were compared with placebos, which don't contain any conventional or herbal medicine.
		Also, herbal medicines were often tailored to each patient, a typical practice in traditional Chinese medicine.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/117/112744.htm (463 words)

	Philippine Herbal Medicine Site
		Herbal medicine is defined as the use of natural herbs from plants for the treatment or prevention of diseases, disorders and the promotion of good health.
		We have chosen to publish here on our website, the more commonly used medicinal herbs as alternative medicine that have undergone clinical test and have been proven to have therapeutic value and have been recognized and recommended by researchers and medical practitioners to be effective alternative medicines.
		Consult with a doctor knowledgeable with herbal medicine or traditional medicine before mixing herbs with prescription and even non-prescription drugs.
	herbal-medicine.philsite.net (337 words)

	Back Pain: 3 Herbal Medicines May Ease Back Pain - Chronic Pain: health and medical information concerning chronic pain ...
		April 18, 2006 -- The herbal medicines devil's claw, white willow bark, and cayenne might reduce back pain, according to a new research review.
		Additional high-quality studies are needed, Gagnier and colleagues write, adding that herbal medicines can vary in preparation and content.
		Know that over-the-counter herbal remedies aren't regulated like prescription drugs and that some herbal medicines may interact with other medicines or have harmful side effects.
	www.medicinenet.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=61123 (540 words)

	Amazon.com: PDR for Herbal Medicines, Third Edition: Books: Joerg Gruenwald,Medical Economics,Pdr Physicians Desk ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Having a complete herbal reference is a necessity for physicians and other health-care providers in today's world - whether they want to include some herbals in their armamentarium or merely wish to head off possible herb-drug interactions among the patients who are treating themselves.
		In order to prescribe herbal medicines safely and effectively, they must be applied according to a diagnostic pattern discrimination methodology that is suitable for each patient's constitution, clinical presentation and pathological disease situation.
		Although some naive individuals believe that all medicinal plants are safe to use, in fact, some herbal substances are toxic, contraindicated during pregnancy, should only be used for a short period of time, etc. This book has explicit information that is consistent with many of the best herbal medicine text books that I own.
	www.amazon.com /Herbal-Medicines-Third-Joerg-Gruenwald/dp/1563635127 (2543 words)

	Herbal Medicines : Products : Micromedex
		While the use of herbal remedies has dramatically increased, the availability of factual information about such substances has not.
		Herbal products are not regulated in the same manner as drugs, so credible, proven data about them is scarce.
		Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-Care Professionals, published by the Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK, presents fully referenced information to assist with the identification, application, safe use, and assessment of commonly found herbal medicines.
	www.micromedex.com /products/herbalmed (133 words)

	Herbal medicines : Epilepsy.com
		In past centuries, before modern seizure medicines were developed, people with epilepsy looked for a remedy in various herbs and combinations of herbs.
		If you are thinking of trying an herbal medicine because you're dissatisfied with your current epilepsy treatment or because you've heard that it might help with some other problem like depression, memory loss, or PMS, read on.
		When you say that you've been investigating an herbal medicine, the doctor should be willing to hear you out.
	www.epilepsy.com /epilepsy/alternative_therapies_herbal.html (783 words)

	herbal - Holistic Junction
		Herbal supplements are superb ingredients to attaining a nutritional balance within the human anatomy.
		From herbal spices to herbal medicines, herbal products are globally renowned for their exquisite tastes and health-enhancing attributes, both.
		Commonly used in Ayurvedic and alternative medicines, herbal substances have been accredited to a mariad of health advancements throughout medical history.
	www.holisticjunction.com /categories/herbal.html (160 words)

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