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	medicinal herbs
		However, many herbs have extremely potent properties and it is vital that you correctly identify and fully understand the properties of a plant before using it.
		A decoction is used to extract the properties of tougher plant parts, eg roots, bark or hard seeds.
		Herbs have been used for food and healing, by all cultures, for thousands of years.
	www.theherbgarden.ie /medicinalherbs.htm (713 words)

	Medicinal Plants List
		Books about medicinal properties of vegetables normally seem to treat differently herbs and medicinal plants.
		In the following list, herbs are considered as medicinal plants and taken only for their medicinal or aromatic properties.
		Since the traditional or popular name of medicinal plants varies so much according to regional and cultural aspects, the have been grouped alphabetically according to their most common English name.
	world.std.com /~krahe/html1.html (713 words)

	MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
		Study of the various classes of medicinal compounds with particular emphasis on biological activity, mechanism of action, biotransformation, and the structural and physical properties governing absorption, distribution, and excretion.
		Advanced study of the various classes of medicinal compounds, with particular emphasis on biological activity, mechanism of action, biotransformation, and the structural and physical properties governing absorption, distribution, and excretion.
		Principles of physical organic chemistry; chemical bonding, stereochemistry, acids/bases, and reaction mechanisms relevant to processes such as drug distribution, specificity, and metabolism.
	www.washington.edu /students/crscat/medchem.html (1259 words)

	ACD/PhysChem Selected to Teach Medicinal Chemistry at the Royal Society of Chemistry School
		Advanced Chemistry Development, Inc., (ACD/Labs) and The Royal Society of Chemistry today announced the incorporation of ACD/PhysChem, which offers tools for the prediction of PhysChem properties, into RSC's Medicinal Chemistry School.
		Designed for medicinal chemists, ACD/LogD Sol Suite will be incorporated into tutorials and presentations to display the importance of physicochemical properties in pharmaceutical research at RSC's Medicinal Chemistry School.
		Specialized for graduate and post-doctoral chemists in the field of drug research, students attending the RSC Medicinal Chemistry School will gain an appreciation of the fundamentals of medicinal chemistry and allied subjects such as physical chemistry, quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR), drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics and molecular biology.
	www.acdlabs.com /clients/pr_rsc0603.html (504 words)

	List of herbs and spices: Encyclopedia topic
		Herbs (Herbs: A plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests) and spice (spice: Any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food) s are commonly added to foods to enhance or alter flavor.
		See also: List of medicinal herbs (List of medicinal herbs: more facts about this subject), Spice (Spice: Any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food), Herb (Herb: A plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)
		Herbes de Provence (Herbes de Provence: herbes de provence is a mix of dried herbs with its origin in provence in southern...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/list_of_herbs_and_spices (2004 words)

	History of herbalism - Chinese Ayurvedic Tibetan herbal medicine - Canmed Botanics gespecialiseerd in fytopreparaten en fytotherapie - plantengeneeskunde, kruiden, groothandel fytopreparaten
		Despite this emphasis on herbs with properties that are generally needed for the Tibetan climate, cooling and bitter herbs are often required to treat the disease manifestation, as inflammatory processes finally result if the pathogenic influences are not conquered or expelled.
		The "king" herb of Tibetan medicine is the chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia chebula), which is an astringent herb, but is said to possess all the tastes (different parts of the fruit have different tastes), properties, and effects.
		Herbs used to cure jaundice, for instance, included marigold and dandelion and other plants with yellow flowers, while pansies, with their heart-shaped petals, were used for heart troubles.
	www.canmedbotanics.nl /watisfytoeng.html (4397 words)

	Medicinal Plants List
		In the following list, herbs are considered as medicinal plants and taken only for their medicinal or aromatic properties.
		Books about medicinal properties of vegetables normally seem to treat differently herbs and medicinal plants.
		Perhaps because herbs have such an important historical and tradition in healing, sometimes they are treated as a special category of plants i.e., those particularly valued for their medicinal, savory or aromatic qualities.
	world.std.com /~krahe/html1.html (172 words)

	The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants
		This practical reference is the first comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to medicinal plants and their therapeutic properties.
		Covering 550 key plants and their uses, Chevallier explains how medicinal plants work, how herbal medicine was developed, and how to use home remedies for a variety of common ailments.
		Over five hundred key medicinal plants from around the world are detailed in a color-packed volume which includes photos of plants, pills, and tinctures and infusions.
	www.all-natural.com /chevbook.html (172 words)

	Leech
		Medicinal leeches have three jaws that look like little saws, and on them are about 100 horny teeth used to incise the host.
		These properties are difficult to achieve using other medical techniques, and it is for this reason that leeches have come back into clinical practise in the last 25 years.
		The medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis, which is native to Europe, has been used for clinical bloodletting for thousands of years.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/leech (172 words)

	Medicinal chemistry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Medicinal chemistry is a highly interdisciplinary science combining organic chemistry with biochemistry, computational chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, statistics, and physical chemistry.
		Medicinal chemistry involves the identification, synthesis and development of new chemical entities suitable for therapeutic use.
		Medicinal Chemistry is a scientific discipline at the intersection of chemistry and pharmacy involved with designing and developing pharmaceutical drugs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Medicinal_chemistry (279 words)

	Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, by Andrew Chevallier
		Profiles more than 550 key medicinal plants, systematically detailing their history, cultivation, properties, and traditional and current uses.
		Herbal traditions, home pharmacy, illustrated index of medicinal plants and more.
		Accessible and informative, this book provides a unique insight into the medicinal actions of herbs, based on the latest scientific research.
	www.safetycentral.com /enofmedplanb.html (279 words)

	Cannabis medicinal uses at a buyer's club
		Cannabis has been described as having therapeutic properties in a variety of conditions in clinical literature prior to its removal from prescriptive availability in 1938.
		Medicinal applications reported by self-medicating buyers would appear to reconfirm descriptions in clinical literature before the drug was removed from prescriptive availability.
		From 1839 to 1938 cannabis was available by prescription and utilized for a variety of conditions before removal after the passage of the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act at which time it was an infrequently used sedative and antispasmodic.
	www.druglibrary.org /schaffer/hemp/sfbc1.htm (279 words)

	AllRefer.com - medicinal plants (Pharmacology) - Encyclopedia
		Modern approaches to determining the medicinal properties of plants involve collaborative efforts that can include ethnobotanists, anthropologists, pharmaceutical chemists, and physicians.
		Many modern medicines had their origin in medicinal plants.
		More articles from AllRefer Reference on medicinal plants
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/medicina.html (279 words)

	Herbs and aromas: uses, properties
		Medicinal properties are added to creams when they use or are made with tinctures, infusions, oil infusions, essential oils or decoctions.
		Thus, even if people are not aware of or the pharmaceutical industry does not stress the point, medicinal plants and herbs continue to be the source of proven medicaments and of new and revolutionary drugs.
		Until the development of Chemistry and, particularly, of the synthesis of organic compounds in the 19 Century, medicinal plants and herbs where the sole source of active principles capable of curing man's ailments.
	world.std.com /~krahe (279 words)

	Guardian Unlimited The Guardian Jesus 'healed using cannabis'
		Jesus w as almost certainly a cannabis user and an early proponent of the medicinal properties of the drug, according to a study of scriptural texts published this month.
		"If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil _ and receiving this oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those who use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ," Mr Bennett concludes.
		Referring to the existence of cannabis in anointing oils used in ceremonies, he added: "Obviously the easy availability and long-established tradition of cannabis in early Judaism _ would inevitably have included it in the [Christian] mixtures."
	www.guardian.co.uk /international/story/0,3604,869273,00.html (279 words)

	Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants 2nd ed
		The emphasis is on the medicinal properties of the plants, rather than how to grow them
		"Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants" by Andrew Chevallier is a beautifully illustrated guide to 550 of the most important medicinal herbs used around the world, both in the east and west.
		The text gives a description of the plant, habitat and cultivation, constituents, parts used, history and folklore, medicinal actions and uses, research and related species.
	www.touchwoodbooks.co.nz /tencmed.html (279 words)

	Magazine Antiques: Floral Drawings At Waddesdon Manor - Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild's home near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, England, was filled with artworks with flowers
		Flowers began to be grown exclusively for aesthetic reasons, rather than for their herbal or medicinal properties, and, as might be expected, they rapidl y became a predominant feature of interior decoration.
		Like many Rothschilds past and present he was a keen gardener, and his gardens and greenhouses kept the rooms of his house filled with flowers throughout the year.
		The manor was built between 1877 and 1889 for Baron Edmond's cousin Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839--1898) to house his magnificent collection of eighteenth-century fine and decorative arts.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1026/is_3_158/ai_65240763 (1380 words)

	Healing Herbs for IBD
		Harvesting: Strongest when in fruit as medicinal properties are concentrated in the seeds. Harvest roots just before flowering and dry slowly.
		I have added this herb as a caution, while it is very nutritious; a blood purifier, cleanses kidneys, and removes poisons from the body, and is useful for arthritis, allergies, neutralizing acid in the stomach, and aids in the assimilation of protein, Ca and other nutrients.
		To prevent rancidity you may want to add tincture of benzoin, or some herbs contain their own fixatives. Also using dried herbs generally will prevent rancidity as well (except with chickweed must add benzoin) Garlic oil should be used externally only because of the risk of botulism.
	www.theibdpages.homestead.com /healingherbs.html (8965 words)

	Information About Herbs
		Learn about the medicinal properties and traditional uses for common herbs.
		These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	www.herbalremediesinfo.com /HERBS.html (41 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Lavender
		The medicinal properties of lavender are extracted primarily from the oil glands in the leaf and blossom.
		officinalis is the official species used in medicinal preparations, though all lavenders have medicinal properties in varying degrees.
		These phytochemicals are the plant constituents responsible for the medicinal properties.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0000/ai_2603000076 (41 words)

	Handicrafts,India,Crafts,Handlooms,Textiles,Artisans,Craftspersons
		These medicinal properties are derived from the medicinal properties of the individual metals in the alloy.
		The reason for traditionally making cooking ware and kitchenware from the bell-metal alloy is thatthis alloy has several medicinal properties, which the food or water kept in them acquires.
		The ability of copper to relieve joint inflammation and pain is well known in natural medicinal systems, as is the antiseptic-like effect of zinc on skin disorders.
	www.craftrevival.org /CraftArt.asp?Craftcode=003352 (384 words)

	Herbal Encyclopedia - M
		It yields by distillation with water a small quantity of a volatile oil, which may be seen in vesicles, on holding up the leaves between the eye and the light, and which is the chief source of its properties as a medicinal agent.
		---Medicinal Action and Uses--- The bark has astringent properties and has been used medicinally as an application for sore eyes, a use which the early settlers learnt from the Red Indians.
		Besides the medicinal virtues of somany species, some are employed as food; the bark of others affords a substitute for hemp; the cotton of commerce is obtained from the seed vessels of yet other species, and many ornamental garden flowers are also members of this group, the Hibiscus and our familiar Hollyhock among the number.
	www.fortunecity.com /roswell/chaney/191/id113.htm (384 words)

	Asparagus
		Asparagus is loaded with medicinal properties and was initially recognized for its medicinal uses, similarly to some of its relatives (garlic and onions).
		Asparagus is loaded with medicinal properties and was initially recognized for its medicinal uses.
		Asparagus is related to garlic, onions, and others in the lily plant family.
	www.hort.cornell.edu /department/faculty/rangarajan/Veggie/freshnow/asparagusstr.html (949 words)

	Article By Pankaj Oudhia
		A preliminary survey of chickpea growers conducted by the author during 1998-99 in different districts of Chhattisgarh state of India revealed that most of the farmers are not aware of the valuable medicinal properties of chickpea.
		Medicinal properties of weeds in chickpea fields and of pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), a major insect pest of chickpea, have also been reported.
		A survey was conducted during 1999-2000 in ten districts of Chhattisgarh to list the existing medicinal uses of chickpea.
	botanical.com /site/column_poudhia/23_chickpea.html (949 words)

	List of herbs and spices -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		See also: (Click link for more info and facts about List of medicinal herbs) List of medicinal herbs, (Any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food) Spice, (A plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests) Herb
		(A plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests) Herbs and (Any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food) spices are commonly added to foods to enhance or alter flavor.
		(Herb native to southern Europe; cultivated for its edible stalks and foliage and seeds) Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/li/list_of_herbs_and_spices.htm (1826 words)

	Nubian Heritage Shea Butter Lotion
		Black Seed also known as the "Seed of Blessing" had medicinal properties so powerful that it has also been called the "cure for all disease".
		Nubian Heritage's Mango and Shea Butter Body Lotion is an extra moisturizing lotion that blends the moisturizing, healing and skin softening properties of Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and Mango Butter with the anti-aging and skin regenerative properties of Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E. When I got this in, I just couldn't wait to try it.
		Nubian Heritage's Shea Butter Lavender and Wildflowers Body Lotion is a lotion that blends the moisturizing, healing and skin softening properties of Shea Butter, Lavender and Wildflowers with the anti-aging and skin regenerative properties of Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E. Nubian Heritage Shea Butter Lotion with Oats, Aloe and Black Soap Extract
	www.treasuredlocks.com /nuheshbulo.html (1284 words)

	The Aboca Museum: Displaying the History of Herbal Medicine in Italy and Europe
		One of the earliest documentations of the medicinal uses of plants is the Ebers Papyrus, believed to have been written around 1550 BCE.* This Egyptian text describes 500 natural materials and medicinal plants and their properties.
		Active compounds were separated in medicinal plants, and synthetic drugs were being produced in mass instead of being prepared one dose at a time by the owner of a small apothecary shop for the individual.
		This anthology of scientific and artistic importance describes the medicinal plants of the botanical garden of the archbishop of Eichstatt, north of Munich.
	www.herbalgram.org /herbalgram/articleview.asp?a=2795 (2473 words)

	Ficus benghalensis
		Medicinal properties astringent antidiarrheal antidysenteric hemostatic antihemorrhoidal laxative Medicinal parts Fruit Bark Leaves Latex Has medicinal uses yes Do not self-administer no Do no use if pregnant no Legally restricted no Toxicity precautions The latex is toxic Medicinal notes Ficus benghalensis has numerous traditional medicinal uses.
		Common pests Poisonous parts Poisonous indications Internal poison no Dermatologic poison no Livestock poison no Mechanical injury no Hay fever pollen Hay fever season Adverse qualities
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	www.crescentbloom.com /Plants/Specimen/FI/Ficus%20benghalensis.htm (2473 words)

	Rehmannia glutinosa
		Medicinal properties tonic kidney tonic hypotensive liver tonic Medicinal parts Root Has medicinal uses yes Do not self-administer no Do no use if pregnant no Legally restricted no Toxicity precautions Medicinal notes Rehmannia glutinosa has numerous traditional medicinal uses.
		Rehmannia glutinosa is called di huang in Chinese.
		Genus Rehmannia Species glutinosa Variety Cultivar Common names di huang Chinese foxglove rehmannia Family SCROPHULARIACEAE Specimen number S4567 Data source MedPl p123
	www.crescentbloom.com /Plants/Specimen/RE/Rehmannia%20glutinosa.htm (2473 words)

	bisja.doc
		DE: plant-; composition-; Medicinal-properties; medicinal-plants OD: Bischofia-javanica BT: plants; Bischofia; Bischofiaceae; Euphorbiales; dicotyledons; angiosperms; Spermatophyta CC: FF040; VV000; HH400 CD: Plant-Composition; Human-Health-and-Hygiene-General; Control-by-Chemicals-and-Drugs PT: Journal-article IS: 0031-7144 UD: 950316 AN: 880390051 CAB Abstracts 1987-1989 13 of 13 TI: Ethnobotanical studies in West Sikkim.
		DE: Wood-properties; Wood-strength; Wood-density OD: Bischofia-javanica GE: India-; Arunachal-Pradesh BT: Bischofia; Bischofiaceae; Euphorbiales; dicotyledons; angiosperms; Spermatophyta; plants; South-Asia; Asia; India CC: KK510; ZZ200 CD: Wood-Properties-and-Utilization; Materials-Science PT: Journal-article IS: 0019-4816 UD: 950316 AN: 880622787 CAB Abstracts 1987-1989 12 of 13 TI: Chemical investigation of Bischofia javanica Blume.
		India, Dehra Dun 248 006, Uttar Pradesh, India.
	www.cof.orst.edu /coops/ntc/taiwan/litsearc/bischofi/original/bisja.doc (4580 words)

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