Chinese Herbal Medicine
3 Treasures Teas: Chinese Herbal Medicine Extracts
- http://members.aol.com/greenmagik/tealine.htm
Created by Dr. James Zhou, OMD. Chinese herbal medicine education and information
along with extensive product list addressing wide range of conditions with
well referenced explanations of the herbal formulas and their medical application.
Amato - http://www.kyotan.com/
Medical research in the uses and clinical application of the immune system
adapatogenic properties of Reishi: Ganoderma Lucidum, including scientific
references and articles on its use in medical disorders.
An Experimental Study on 472 Herbs and Formulas for Herpes Simplex - http://www.cathayherbal.com/library/TCM_Case_Studies/An_Experimental_Study_on_472_h/an_experimental_study_on_472_h.htm
Abstract relating antiviral actions on herpes simplex virus by Zheng
Min Shi Department of Microbiology Jiangxi Medical University,China.
From "Journal
of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine", Vol.10, No.1, pp 39-41,
1990. Results showed ten highly effective Chinese herbal medicine and
related formulas used in treatment of herpes.
Ancient Way: Chinese Herbs - http://www.ancientway.com/Pages/ChineseHerbs.html
Offers a selection of Chinese herbs and teas, as well as consultations
from a licensed practitioner of Chinese Medicine, an online clinic of Chinese
herbal medicine and nutritional therapy. Includes essays and information
on a variety of topics concerning acupuncture, herbs, Qi Gong, and Taoism.
AskDrWang.com - http://www.askdrwang.com
Traditional Chinese Medicine at your fingertips: online consultation, herbal
formulas for a wide range of ailments, Chinese calligraphy, books, and
insight into the ancient art of Chinese healing.
Body Channel - http://www.bodychannel.net
Visualized bodyworks in Chinese the way, acupuncture, Herbs, Qigong, library
and forum. Find a doctor in your area.
Botanical/Herbal Medicine Resources - http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/rosenthal/Botanicals.html
Columbia University's site for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine's
Herbal Medicine Resources. Thorough presentation of resources, medical,
scientific, and traditional databases, journals and links for Eastern/
Chinese medicinal herbs and other herbal traditions
Causes of Disease by Anna Selby - http://www.innerself.com/Health/causes_disease.htm
According to Chinese pathology, there are three principal causes of disease:
external factors, emotions, and irregularities in day-to-day living (emotional,
mental, and physical).
China Nature Products - http://www.homestead.com/chinanatureproducts/TibetYunnanSichuanPandaEcotours.html
Chinese natural products from ethnic minorities, like Chinese medicine,
rare tea, and books, maps, films about Tibet, Yunnan, Sichuan, National
Parks, eco-tourism, environmental protection
Chinese Herb Academy - http://www.chineseherbacademy.org
Voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated
students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Chinese Herb Garden - http://healther.stormloader.com/
A variety of articles, including an outline, scientific principles, secret
recipes, products, and pharmaceutic factors of traditional chinese medicine
or sinomedicine.
Chinese Herbal Medicine Effective in IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) - http://www.herbs.org/current/chinibs.html
Herb World News Research Review of JAMA article of a Western clinical trial
demonstrating the effectivenenss of Chinese herbal medical formulas in
the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Chinese Herbal Therapies for Refractory Diseases - http://www.herbchina2000.com
Lists the most successful herbal therapies of traditional Chinese medicine
for the treatment of different refractory diseases.
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Canada - http://www.medicinechinese.com
Traditional Chinese Medicine around the world. Articles on Chinese herbs
and disorders treated with Chinese herbal medicine. Resources for patients,
practitioners and students of Chinese Medicine.
Chinese Medicine and Cancer - http://www.healthy.net/library/books/options/chinese.htm
Article by Richard Walters. Describes Chinese medicine's role in the
treatment of cancer presenting its foundation, how it works, evidence
of its effectiveness
and what one can expect during treatment. Focuses on the "the huge
pharmacopia" of Chinese herbal medicine and the scientific basis
for the role it can provide in collaboration with conventional cancer
chemotherapy.
Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Estrogen Dependent Tumors - http://www.itmonline.org/arts/estdep.htm
Article by Subhuti Dharmanada, PhD. Investigates the current concerns and
uses of Chinese herbal medicine and plant estrogens in breast cancer, women's
health, and medical research. Downloads in PDF format.
Choices In Healing: Traditional Chinese Medicine for American Cancer Patients
- http://www.commonweal.org/choiceschap19.html
A chapter from Michael Lerner's well researched book examining the four
principle disciplines of Chinese medicine chosen by American cancer patients
as the most beneficial complementary resource for treating cancer and its
side-effects; herbal medicine, Qi Gong, acupressure and acupuncture. Includes
referenced clinical trials on the effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine
and its derivatives in cancer treatment and extending life.
Conquering Chronic Diseases Without Drugs or Surgery - http://www.sensiblehealth.com
Articles by Julia Chang, M.Sc. Text on Chinese and Western approaches in
gallstone removal, gallbladder problems, liver diseases and woman health
problems such as estrogen dominance and endometriosis. Prime Herbs products
for sale.
East West Clinic - http://botanicum.com
Clinic in Winnipeg, Canada. Online herb catalog.
East West Healing Arts - http://www.eastwesthealingarts.com
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and physical therapy in San Pedro, California,
promoting health and accelerating recovery. Marion Ipenburg, RPT, LAc.
Includes articles.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ginseng - http://www.quickchange.com/ginsengstore/faqs.html
Information on ginseng related to its uses and place in herbal medicine.
Ganoderma Lucidum - http://www.geocities.com/marvellousingest
The site contains information about Ganoderma Lucidum. Also records of
patients from Surat and Chennai along with results.
Giovanni Maciocia - http://www.giovanni-maciocia.com/
Leading expert on Chinese Medicine, herbal medicine and acupuncture. Site
offers herbal medicine articles, in depth research books, and a range of
Chinese herbal formulae: Three Treasures (East West Treasures) and Women's
Treasure. Psychospiritual, emotional and mind/body aspects of the medicines
are explored.
Grandick Trading Ltd. - http://grandick.com/
Supplier of herbs and spices, marine products and animal by-products..
Site contains company profile, and information and images of their products.
Health A to Z: The Source For Health and Medicine - http://www.healthatoz.com/
Portal site presents introductory level to Alternative Medicine and Chinese
Medicine from Western doctors' point of view. Search engine is useful for
the links it provides regarding aspects Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine
and Wellness Centers.
Herb Research Foundation - http://www.herbs.org
Dedicated to researching and providing scientific and proven information
on the safety and health benefits of botanicals throughout the world from
multiple medical traditions, particularly Chinese herbal medicine.
International Health News - http://www.pinc.com/healthnews/chinese_medicine.html
Summaries of the latest research concerning Chinese herbal medicine.
ITM Online Institute for Traditional Medicine - http://www.itmonline.org
A research, education, and information center for Chinese, Oriental, Tibetan,
and Aruyvedic medicines. ITM emphasizes traditional Chinese medicine's
use of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the prevention and treatment of illness
as well as supporting fundamental well being. National practitioner referrals
available.
Medicinal Herbs in Chinese Medicine - http://www.innerself.com/Magazine/Herbs/Medicinal_Herbs_In_Chinese_Medicine.htm
Article by Micki Iborra from InnerSelf Magazine. Herbology and Herbal medicines
evolved as healing art in China through observation and use. This knowledge
was compiled and passed down for refinement through the centuries. Herbs,
in accord with the view of Chinese Medicine, are classified according to
their energetic qualities, temperature, taste, direction and functions.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) - http://nccam.nih.gov/nccam
National Institutes of Health (NIH) resource site provides information,
resources and free medline. Number of research links to universities investigating
the use of Chinese Herbal medicine for treatment of addictions, aging,
AIDS, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, immunological disease, pain,stroke
and women's health.
Oriental Medicine - http://www.orientalmedicine.com
Provides information on oriental and Chinese medicine for professionals
and consumer. Includes FAQ on herbs.
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - http://www.pacificcollege.edu/
Describes treatment with Chinese herbs, acupuncture and counseling of eating
disorders, obessive compulsive syndrome and other imbalances.
Pc Spes And Prostate Cancer - http://www.geocities.com/jcurie_2000/index.htm
A personal story of alternative treatment of prostate cancer with pc spes,
a food supplement containing 8 chinese herbs. Includes articles and news
items, where to buy it, and links.
Phytotherapy Aids in Benzodiazepine Withdrawal - http://www.herbs.org/current/phytbenzo.html
Herb Research Foundation article describes results of study showing the
use of herbs which aided the symptoms of pharmaceutical drug withdrawal
such as irritability, insomnia, gastrointestinal disturbance and headache
while relieving anxiety, panic and depression. Among the herbs were the
Chinese medicinal herbs, Wu Wei Zi, (Schizandra) and Huang Qin (Scutellaria).
Planet Herbs - http://www.planetherbs.com/
Dr. Michael Tierra's planetary herbology, Chinese medicine, acupuncture,
alternative medicine website and forums. Courses, seminars, East-West clinic,
rare books, articles, supplies, links to other integrated medical sites.
Qi - The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness - http://www.qi-journal.com/index.html
Site is committed to awareness and understanding of the traditional Chinese
medicine and its disciplines. Educational interactive acupuncture model,
herbal quizzes, research, educational and professional links. Excellent
resource site with integrity.
RMHI: Chinese herbology, correct and incorrect ways of choosing herbs -
http://www.rmhiherbal.org/a/e.chooshrbs.html#practice differ
By Roger Wicke, Ph.D. How Chinese medical (TCM) herbalists achieve clinical
results without side-effects by choosing herbal formulas for whole-body/mind/spirit
symptom-sign patterns rather than for single symptoms.
Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute (RMHI) - http://www.rmhiherbal.org/
Chinese Herbal Medicine Database for Practitioners with Latin and Pinyin
references. Includes information about botanical classification, dosage,
contraindications, preparation, physiological notes and traditional Chinese
clinical indications.
Rosenthal Clinical Projects: Women's Health and Chinese Herbal Medicine
- http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/rosenthal/Projects.html#Clinical Studies
Columbia University's NIH/Complementary Medicine center for Women's Health
research, clinical trials and projects. Projects include the following
areas. Menopausal Hot Flashes: Effect of a Chinese Herbal Preparation on
hormones, estrogen balance, lipid levels and hot flashes; clinical trials
treating uterine fibroids and symptoms with Chinese herbal medicine and
acupuncture. Surveys on the multi-ethnic perspective of Chinese, Caucasian,
Latino, and African American women using herbs in treating women's health
problems.
Sexual Hormones and Reproductive Imbalances Materia Medica - http://www.healthy.net/library/articles/hobbs/sxmatmed.htm
Article by Christopher Hobbs. Addresses some important herbs for both men
and women regarding hormonal and reproductive health concerns. The list
of herbs describes their actions, uses, energetics, and includes a therapeutic
index.
Spanda Medical Company: Chinese Medicinal Herbs - http://spanda.com
"
Deeply committed to the practice of Chinese and Oriental Medicine" this
company represents 20 manufacturers, many who are Chinese medical practitioners "rooted
in their field and its practice in the West." Offering superior
grade and thoroughly researched organic Oriental medical herbs, herbal
formulas,
extracts, linaments, teas, and other Chinese and Western herbal products.
There are educational articles wriiten by/for practitioners on a variety
of issues in Chinese medicine. Full descriptions of herbal products are
given. Wholesale/retail to professionals only.
Status of Ganoderma Lucidum in United States: Ganoderma Lucidum as an Anti-inflammatory
Agent - http://www.kyotan.com/lectures/lectures/Lecture4.html
William B. Stavinoha, a University of Texas resarcher presents investigations
into the anti-inflammatory properties of Reishi, in the treatment of Alzheimer's
Disease. Anti-inflammatory agents are known to halt or diminish the progress
of the disease. Scientific and medical research references given. Links
to articles on the use of Reishi in cancer and HIV.
TCM Basics - http://tcmbasics.com
Provides information on traditional Chinese medicine, herbs wholesale and
equipment supply.
Traditional Chinese Medicine - http://www.facesickness.com
Information about Dr. Zhengqi Lou and details about a Chinese remedy for
the cure of facial paralysis.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Specific Disorders - http://www.medicinechinese.com/A55800/libr.nsf/Library!OpenForm
A collection of articles on how Traditional Chinese Medicine deals with
certain disorders or conditions.
Wire Fire - http://experts.wirefire.com/Herbalist
Offering the latest in alternative and integrative medicine, including
an ask the Oriental Herbalist. Practice is located in West Virginia.
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