materia medica sites | healing cloud
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Maine Mountain Ginseng - Useful information on ginseng by an organic grower.
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Holistic Online - A-Z herb information including descriptions, safety, uses, and dosages.
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Glorious Garlic - Growing tips, varieties, history and folklore, medicinal uses, recipes, book recommendations, links to other garlic-oriented sites.
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garlic
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BBC News: Sampling the Kalahari Cactus Diet - Correspondent's Tom Mangold travelled to Africa to sample the appetite suppressing qualities of the Hoodia, a plant which may make Kalahari bushmen millionaires. <small>(October 30, 2003)</small>
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University of Washington Medicinal Herb Garden - Photos of hundreds of medicinal herbs, indexed by both botanical and common names
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St. John's Wort - Hypericum Perforatum and Hypericum Augustifolia - Information and site list. Before taking SJW to try to combat depression or anything else, know the risks and benefits involved.
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st. john's wort
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Rhodiola Rosea Dot Org - Phytochemistry, pharmacology and standardization of root extract, information and articles.
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rhodiola rosea
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Salkhino - Information on the treatment of nonspecific inflammatory diseases using this vegetable preparation.
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The Fascination of Kombucha - An article describing features of this tea-drink. Also includes instructions on how to make it.
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kombucha
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Milk Thistle - Report on effects of herb on liver disease and cirrhosis, including clinical adverse effects.
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milk thistle
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Aloe Vera Studies Organization - Reviewing the truth vs. the hype surrounding Aloe Vera, what it can and cannot do. Reviews internal and skin applications.
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Aloe Talk Forum - Discussion forum for Aloe Vera related topics.
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Botanical Name Index - Herbal database from Australian Naturopathic Network, cross-referenced by common names: descriptions, habitat, actions, applications, dosages and cautions.
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Anti-Aging Guide: Rhodiola Rosea - History, pharmacology, uses, and indications.
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rhodiola rosea
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Kava - Information from the Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Substances. Botanical profile and traditional uses of the shrub Piper methysticum and the psychoactive beverages made from it.
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kava-kava
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Botanical.com: Dandelion - Information about Dandelion - Taraxacum officinale, including Description, History, Cultivation, Chemical Consitiutents, Medicinal Action and Uses.
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dandelion
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Botanical.com - A Modern Herbal - Actions, indications, habitat and preparation of hydrastis canadensis - Golden Seal.
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goldenseal
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CBS News: African Plant May Help Fight Fat - News article with overview of the information on the Hoodia Gordonii. <small>(November 22, 2004)</small>
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hoodia gordonii
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The Chile Pepper Institute - Non-profit organization devoted to education, research, publication and archiving information related to capsicums or chile peppers. Also seeks to preserve chile germplasm, of both cultivated and wild species.
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capsicum
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Capsicum Varieties Database - Description of the varieties of chile pepper plants in the genus including photos.
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capsicum
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Herb Guide - Guide sheets for dozens of common herbs: description, cultivation, harvesting, drying, and medicinal, culinary and craft uses.
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Ginseng - Advice in selecting Panax ginseng from Ray Jones.
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ginseng
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Herbs for the Soul - Information on herbal remedies for depression, stress and anxiety.
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Summary Article - History, Uses, Active Ingredients, and Benefits.
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reishi
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Kombucha Brewing Guide - Describes how to make kombucha tea, what mold looks like, as well as dos and don'ts of kombucha brewing.
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kombucha
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