Herbal Medicine 101

Naturopathica: The Sensorial Skincare Rooted In Herbal Medicine  Forbes

In the 1980’s, Barbara Close was studying herbal medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico when her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. Close, a former social worker, decided to go back home to Virginia to support her mom during her treatments. Naturopathica It was through this process that Close was able to see from her own experience how effective herbal remedies could be. “Western medicine falls short on palliative care. Fortunately, I was able to use my knowledge of herbal remedies to see firsthand how lemon-balm tea eased my mother’s anxiety, calendula salves soothed her radiation burns, and…

Natural remedies: Help or harm?  RACGP

Matt Woodley. 3/06/2019 3:57:23 PM. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Email Share to Print. With flu …

Traditional medicines must be integrated into health care for culturally diverse groups  The Conversation AU

This article is the fifth part in a series, Where culture meets health. Many people seek complementary treatments for various ailments. Perhaps herbal remedies …

Thinning hair: Causes, types, treatment, and remedies  Medical News Today

It is normal to experience some amount of hair thinning as people age. In other cases, there may be a medical cause. This article looks at the causes, treatments, …

Medicinal Plants Used During the U.S. Civil War Are Surprisingly Good at Fighting Bacteria  Gizmodo

Leaves and galls from white oak trees were used to produce plant-based antiseptics during the U.S. Civil War. Image: Stephen Nowland, Emory University.

Stinging nettle: Benefits, side effects, and how to use it  Medical News Today

Stinging nettle is a popular herbal remedy with many uses, ranging from reducing arthritis pain to treating seasonal allergies. What are the benefits of stinging …