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Herb directories, educational / instructional herbal resources. herbal recipes preparations & remedies, and wildcrafting (harvesting) plants.. The "individual herbs link" offers a few select herbs for your exploration.
Beneficial and Harmful Herbs Used for Losing Weight
The action of certain herbs "trick" the brain into thinking the stomach is full, while others function thermogenically (speed up the body's metabolism).
The Amazing Amla Berry
All parts of the Amalaki Tree are used in various ayurvedic herbal preparations offering a wide range of benefits
Herbs For Better Sex Quiz
Test your knowledge about the so called "pleasure herbs" that can boost your libido, increase your vitality, treat sexual dysfunctions, promote fertility, and more!
Celestial Nature Of Plants
Article by Veronique Foster - "putting our intent on the celestial nature of plants and their special healing power and virtues"
Herbs And Surgery
About Sleep Disorders - A new study reveals that using herbal remedies may be dangerous when mixed with surgery. If you are taking any herbal medication or dietary supplements, be sure to let your physician know, especially if you are slated for surgery.
Hispanic Culinary Herbs for Healing and Health
Chat Transcript of Special Herb Session - Speaker: Curandero
Herbal Remedies and Drug Interactions
About Sleeping Disorders - Always check with both your doctor and either an accredited herbalist or holistic practitioner before mixing prescription drugs and herbal remedies. A good rule to follow when using herbal medications: If in doubt, don't!
Plantain
Plantain is famous as a wound healer and an antidote to poisons. I've used the juices from torn up plantain leaves to relieve discomfort associated with bee stings.
Six Herb Study
HealthScoutNews Reporter- Jan. 4, 2002 - Report on the effectiveness of six best-selling herbal treatments ( echinacea, st. john's wort, saw palmetto, gingko biloba, ginseng, and kava).
Bad mixes: Some herbal remedies can be dangerous when used with prescription drugs
The Washington Post cautions users of common herbs in combination with aspirins, ibuprofen and prescribed meds.
Herbs and Our Lives
Wildcrafting -the art of hunting and harvesting herbs in the wild.
Kombucha Journal
Learn everything you'd ever need to know about the kombucha mushroom from this site.
Medicinal Herb FAQ
FAQ outline from Henriette's Herbal Homepage,
Herb World News Online
The Herb Research Foundation will keep you informed about the newest herbal discoveries and tests.
Herbal Remedies - Mild Warning!
While herbs are natural, they can be dangerous if used inappropriately. Wisdom is needed in selection and dosage.
The Herbal Tradition
A complete and thorough treatise on the history of herbs from prehistory to modern times by Dr. Michael Tierra.

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