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The people who are die-hard followers of herbal tea ask this question frequently. So we made an attempt to answer this question based on extensive research and experience Read more!

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Even though conventional multivitamins and other dietary supplements are affordable and abound in drugstores and other retail, herbal supplements are well loved among many consumers not only in the East — the stronghold of herbal medicine — but all over the world.

One of the reasons for this would probably be because of the recognition that herbs have been used for healing and wellness purposes throughout time, and that the medical community is open to exploring the viability of various methods of natural medicine in preventing and treating diseases.

It has been said that even if you eat healthy foods and take basic vitamin supplements, it would not do you if a lot of excellent if your body is unable to absorb and digest the nutrients you’re taking in. An herbal supplement would aid in nutritional absorption because it nourishes the cells, promotes cellular communication, and enables them to function more effectively. It would also promote cell growth and repair.

Botanical products such as herbs are very vital nowadays because they help detoxify and cleanse our bodies, which are exposed to countless numbers of pollutants and other toxic substances in what we eat, drink, and breathe.

Some supplements are being marketed for their anti-aging effects, and with the increasing number of baby boomers, these are in high demand. This is not to say that they would keep a person eternally young; rather, they can mitigate some of the most common effects of aging. For instance, studies have shown that bilberry extract can prevent eye problems such as glaucoma and cataracts; guggulipid extract can help relieve arthritis symptoms; hawthorne berry extract is beneficial for both hypertension and hypotension; and turmeric extract can help with symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and atherosclerosis.  Read more... (738 words, estimated 2:57 mins reading time)

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Fully updated and authoritative, this revised edition of DK’s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine makes this classic, completely illustrated reference guide even bigger and better than the original. Featuring more than 550 m… More >>

Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key Herbs with all their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments

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THE HERBAL MEDICINE-MAKER’¬?S HANDBOOK is an entertaining compilation of natural home remedies written by one of the great herbalists, James Green, author of the best-selling THE MALE HERBAL. Writing in a delightfully … More >>

The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook: A Home Manual

I’m often asked if Chinese Herbal Medicines are “proven”. I’m not real sure what people mean when they ask this, but I think they want to know if herbs are safe.

To answer if herbs are safe – the majority of the time, yes, herbs are safe. However, you need to know if this herb is right for your health problem and your constitution. You need to know if this herb will affect the other medicines and supplements you are taking.

Herbs and herbal medicines should be taken within the context of your particular health problem, not just because you read that it may be good for a specific illness. You may have other health problems that an herb could aggravate.

A number of years ago, ephedra was used for weight loss, and some people developed kidney failure and died as a result of taking this herb. Western MD’s were prescribing it for their patients that wanted to lose weight, not herbalists. As a result of this, ephedra was banned by the FDA, and now Traditional Chinese Medicine herbalists are unable to use it for it’s ancient indications. Any herbal formula containing it, had to be reformulated with different herbs. Yet ephedra remains a good example of an herb that should never be used by anyone with high blood pressure or kidney disease.  Read more... (361 words, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)