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Mrs Grieve's Modern Herbal
This is one of the most useful sources of information for anyone interested in herbal medicine. It is posted here in html with a fully searchable index.
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National Institute of Medical Herbalists
Information on herbal medicine, FAQs and links. Referrals to UK practitioners and information on research.
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Native American Ethnobotany Database
An excellent searchable database of the Foods, Drugs, Dyes, and Fibers obtained from plants and used by the Native North American Peoples by Dan Moerman.
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Neem Tea Nursery
A good deal of information on Neem. Also offers Neem seeds for sale, and provides information on how to grow them.
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Phytonet
Hosts the Herbal Adverse Drug Reaction information database and the European Phytojournal. A useful resource for the practitioner and the serious researcher.
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Phytopharmacognosy
A very large discussion group with a full archive of previous discussion threads. There is a lot of information here but it is not necessarily easy to find what would be useful for you.
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Planet Herbs
Dr Michael Tierra's website with some interesting articles and links.
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Porch
Building Your Own Urban Vegetable Garden at Home Having access to fresh fruits and vegetables is easy if you have your own garden, but what if you live in an urban area? The concept of an urban veggie garden is becoming more popular, and it’s easy to start your own with the right space and the right materials. Even if you’re new to the idea of gardening, you can still start your very own urban vegetable garden at home. Read on for some advice and insight that will inspire you to start enjoying the fruits of your labor without ever having to leave the house.
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Primal State
Curcumin: A Review for Health Benefits Curcuma longa (Turmeric) is a popular and widely used Indian rhizomatous medicinal plant from the family Zingiberaceae. Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin (DMC), and Bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) are the constituents of the turmeric and are collectively known as curcuminoids. Curcumin (1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione) or Diferuloylmethane is well-known for its different biological activities such as Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Anti-oxidant, Anti-cancer, Anti-bacterial, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-arthritis, Anti-diabetic, Anti-venom, Anti-obesity, Wound-healing, in depression and anxiety and other activities. Various clinical trials and their observations regarding these activities have been discussed here. Curcumin is a tautomeric compound existing in enolic form in organic solvents and as a keto form in water. This review article summarizes a various role and activity of Curcumin.
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Soaring Bear's Medicinal Herb Information
A wonderful site with excellent links, well worth a visit.
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Susun Weed
Herbal Medicine and Spirit Healing the Wise Woman Way. Natural alternatives for women with health concerns including: menopause, osteoporosis, pregnancy, fertility issues, breast health and cancer prevention. Hundreds of woman-friendly links, a forum to share experiences and lots of information about Susun Weed - herbalist and author of women's health books - workshops, intensives, apprenticeships, and correspondence courses.
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The Herb Research Foundation
News, Q+As, images and an excellent links page. "Greenpapers" on some herbs and their medicinal uses.
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The Herbal Bookworm
Reviews of books and computer software of interest to herbal practitioners. Also has reader input and lists of the best and worst books.
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The Museum of Garden History
A virtual visit to the gardens of the Tradescants, the father and son who were responsible for both the British garden and the idea of the museum. View the gardens and displays of historic garden tools.
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United Plant Savers
An orrganization dedicated to the preservation of native medicinal herbs and plants.
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Yerba Mate Culture
A website that focuses on sharing information related to herbal teas. It contains many articles about herbal remedies, recipes for homemade herbal teas, and reviews of herbal tea products.
