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The erosion of predictability: Climate change and the botanical supply chain
From changes to the times when plants are flowering, fruiting, and harvested, to disruptions to nature’s synchronization between plants and their insect pollinators, climate change is exerting significant pressure on the botanical supply chain, and companies have to respond.
American Extra Pharmacopoeia
In China, the traditional Pharmacopoeia of plant, mineral and animal drugs is vast, containing over a thousand remedies; the same is true of India’s Ayurvedic system of medicine. Other ancient and equally successful indigenous systems such as the Ani Yvwiya (Cherokee) Nvwoti, Japan’s Kanpo, the Tibetan gSo-wa Rig-pa and the Unani Tibb system also utilize a large number of botanical drugs...
An Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Certain herbs have become popular over the last twenty years, but herbal medicine is still poorly understood by the public, medical practitioners and the media. After a brief honeymoon where herbs have been portrayed as "wonder drugs", we are now seeing article after article on the dangers of herbs...
Eclectic & Specific Botanical Protocols for Asthma
Asthma is a common respiratory disease that affects 12 to 16 million Americans. This condition is characterized by dyspnea, inflammation of the airways, bronchospasm with airway obstruction, increased mucus secretion, edema of bronchial walls, and bronchial hyperreactivity...
Eclectic & Specific Botanical Protocols for Mental Health
In our culture talking about mental illness is a rather recent phenomenon, but the experience of mental illness is as old as human existence. Over the ages various emotional/psychological problems have been given many diverse names...
Harmony Remedies: An Overview of Adaptogens
The idea of using tonic remedies to restore balance and health in a person is an ancient idea. The word and concept of an “adaptogen” is a relatively new way of describing a type of remedy commonly found in traditional Chinese (Qi tonic), African (Manyasi), Tibetan, Ayurvedic (Rasayana), and Cherokee medicine...
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Botanic MedicineA Practitioner's Handbook of Materia Medica and Therapeutics
Thomas S. Blair, MD, 1907
Report on The Indigenous Medical Botany of Massachusetts
Stephen W. Williams, MD, From the American Medical Associations Transactions #2-1849
The Botanic Pharmacopoeia
John G. Hatfield
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Eclectic MedicineAmerican Medicinal Plants-New Version
Felter, H.W., MD Reprinted from The Eclectic Medical Journal
Colloidum Crataegus
Lloyd Brothers
Concerning the Materia Medica
Lloyd, J.U., Reprinted From the 1934-35 Eclectic Medical Journal
Echinacea in the Treatment of the Bites of Venomous Serpents, Reptiles, and Insects
Niederkorn, J.S., MD (Ed.), 1910
Lloyd Brothers Drug Treatises: A Treatise on Crataegus
Drug Treatise No. XI, 1917
Lloyd Brothers Drug Treatises: A Treatise on Macrotys
No. XIII, 1905
Lloyd Brothers Drug Treatises: Uses of Some Standard Remedies by Eclectic Physicians
(Extract From Locke's Materia Medica and Therapeutics)
Lloyd Brothers Drug Treatises: Valuable Remedies for Influenza, Grippe and "Common Colds"
William N. Mundy, MD
New Remedies (American)
John Uri Lloyd, Reprinted From the Eclectic Medical Journal, April 1927
Syllabus of Eclectic Materia Medica and Therapeutics
Frederick J. Locke, Harvey Wilkes Felter, M.D., & John Uri Lloyd, 1901
The American Eclectic Practice of Medicine as Applied to the Diseases of Domestic Animals
Nelson N. Titus
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October, 1924
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The Gleaner - A Publication Devoted to American Botanical Materia Medica (Lloyd Brothers): No. 47
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The Medicinal Plants of North America
Revised from the Transactions of the American Eclectic Materia Medica Assoc., Arthur Weir Smith, A.M., ME [Ed.], Vol. 1, 1914
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EthnobotanyMedicinal Plants of Jamaica, Asprey
G.F., Thornton, P., 1953
Navajo Indian Medical Ethnobotany
Wyman, L.C., & Harris, S.K., The University of New Mexico Bulletin, Anthropological Series, Vol. 3, Nov. 5, June, 1941
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Thomsonian Medicine / PhysiomedicalismA Compendium of the New Materia Medica Together With Additional Descriptions of Some Old Remedies
William H. Cook, A.M., M.D.
Physio-Medical Therapeutics, Materia Medica and Pharmacy
T.J. Lyle, A.M., M.D., 1932 rpt.
The Diseases of Women & Children
Sarah A. Webb, M.D.
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LinksAlan Tillotson Ph.D., RH (AHG)
Alan Tillotson Ph.D., RH (AHG) is an incredible clinician, with a vast understanding of Ayurvedic as well as Chinese & Western herbal medicine. He has put his wonderful book, The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook online.
American Botanical Council
A non-profit organization that publishes America’s best herb journal for the layman – HerbalGram. ABC provides many valuable services including responding to inaccurate and misleading reports about herbs in the media.
American Herbal Pharmacopoeia
A non-profit educational project founded by herbalist Roy Upton, RH (AHG). The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and Therapeutic Compendiums are exceptionally well-done monographs on individual herbs, their history, identification, constituents, analysis, and therapeutics.
Aviva Romm, M.D.
Aviva is an amazing herbalist and midwife who then went on to become a medical doctor. She incorporates all of the compassion, humanity and knowledge she gained in many years of clinical practice into her current medical practice. Aviva also offers an amazing distance learning program, Herbal Medicine for Women, that is I believe the finest course on this topic available. Her book, Botanical Medicine for Women's Health (of which I contributed a chapter) is the definitive guide for the use of herbal medicine in treating women's illnesses.
Christopher Hobbs, RH (AHG)
One of America’s premier herbalists - this web site is full of information about Christopher, his classes, his books, plus educational materials.
Consumer Safety Guide
Consumer Safety Guide was created to keep the public informed about consumer dangers and safety issues associated with numerous products that can cause the public harm. Our website is constantly being updated with the most recent information on the most popular prescription medications and FDA-approved medical devices that could be endangering your health or putting your loved ones at risk. Our mission is to keep you informed and help you make the most educated decisions about your health care!
David Winston's Specific Indications for Herbs
David's guide to herbs, his formulas and usage.
Drug Watch
Information on health, drugs and medical devices.
Floracopeia
David Crow's company is a wonderful source of high quality and ethically produced essential oils, are far beyond what is normally found in the marketplace. Through his company he offers a series of free and paid seminars, a free ebook on the healing power of essential oils and updates on his adventures around the world. If you use essential oils in your practice or for home use, you owe it to yourself or your patients to use these absolutely wonderful oils and oil blends.
Gernot Katzer
Gernot Katzer's spice page is a wealth of information on 117 herbs (spices), including their usage in ethnic cuisines, particularly in Asia, their history, chemical constituents, and the etymology of their names.
Heartsong Farm Healing Herbs
Discover the diverse experiences at Heartsong Farm and Lost Nation Orchard, where we nurture your spirit and connect you with nature. Join us for transformative programs designed to rejuvenate your body and soul.
Henriette’s Herbal Homepage
Finnish herbalist Henriette Kress has done the herb world a great service. Her web site provides information on many herbal topics, including a downloadable version of the classic King’s Dispensatory, 4300 plant pictures, and high quality articles.
Herbal Medicine and Spirit Healing the Wise Woman Way
Natural alternatives for women with health concerns such as menopause, osteoporosis, pregnancy, fertility issues, breast health and cancer prevention. Hundreds of woman-friendly links, a forum to share experiences and lots of information about Susun Weed (herbalist and author of women's health books) workshops, intensives, apprenticeships, and correspondence courses.
Herbalist & Alchemist
Founded in 1982 by David Winston Herbalist & Alchemist is one of the premier herb product companies in the United States with over 300 products including tinctures, glycerites, teas, capsules, solid extracts, and ointments, as well as David’s books and tapes. The company was founded to provide the highest quality herbal medicines for David’s patients and still carries on that tradition today by providing the highest quality herbal medicine for you, your family, or your patients.
Horizon Herbs LLC
Richo Czech is an exceptional herb grower, seedsman, herbalist, and author. His book, Making Plant Medicine, is probably the best text on the topic and along with his series of books on growing herbs is an essential guide to guide those who wish to grow their own medicines.
Ila Hatter
Ila Hatter is a walking encyclopedia on the wild edible and medicinal plants of the southeastern U.S. Her tapes and DVD's are well crafted excursions into the heart of the Smoky Mountains exploring the uses of plants, along with traditional and Cherokee stories, cook lore and the wisdom of her elders. Her site also introduces you to her cookbook, Banks, Medicinal Plants of the Cherokee (which she edited) and her busy teaching schedule.
Jim McDonald
Jim McDonald is a Michigan herbalist who, like me, is always interested in learning the uses of little-known or underutilized herbs. He has wonderful articles (look under the heading of seeds and stems) on Purple Loosestrife, New England Aster, Apple, Mullein, Calamus plus recipes, herbal insights and a nice collection of herbal folklore from around the net.
Lloyd Library
Founded by the Lloyd Brothers, the Lloyd Library is the world’s premier reference library on eclectic, botanical, and pharmaceutical medicine.
Medherb
Paul Bergner’s site is a wealth of information on the clinical use of herbs. Paul publishes the bi-monthly newsletter, Medical Herbalism, which is an exceptional resource for clinical herbalists. His site includes a downloadable Cook’s Physiomedical Dispensatory.
Michael Moore/Southwest College of Botanical Medicine
The late Michael Moore was the herbalist’s herbalist. This site is as fascinating and complex as he was. The amount of high quality information at this site is truly astounding-downloadable reprints of classic Eclectic, Thomsonian, and Physio-medical books, pharmacy journals, Ethnobotany titles, and much more.
Michael Tierra, RH (AHG), OMD, Planet Herb
One of America’s herbal elders, Michael’s website includes a downloadable version of Eli Jones’ book on cancer, a wealth of information about herbal medicine, Michael’s books, and his correspondence classes.
Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH (AHG)
Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH (AHG) is one of the southeast's most respected herbal practitioners and educators. Her site gives information on her wonderful classes, herbal tours to Greece and her philosophy and practice.
Phyllis D. Light
Phyllis is an exceptional herbalist trained in traditional southeastern herbal medicine as well as having a strong grounding in western medicine and science. Phyllis brings a unique perspective to her work as an herbalist and teacher and shares her delightful stories and southern cultural influences (Creek, Cherokee, southern folk medicine) and African/American medicine with those people fortunate enough to study with her.
Richters Herb Specialists
Richters Herb Specialists is a wonderful source for common and obscure herb seeds and plants, as well as books, dried herbs, and more. They also have articles to download and a group of experts who you can ask questions of about herbs and herb growing.
Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center
Sage Mountain was founded by Rosemary Gladstar, who I consider to be the godmother of modern American herbal medicine. Rosemary is the rare person who is a visionary and has actually made her vision come true. She has done this multiple times and in multiple ways with extraordinary grace, beauty, kindness and integrity. I can only say that, whether you take her correspondence course, read her wonderful books, take classes, or go to one of the incredible conferences she puts on (Northeast Women's Herb Conference, International Herb Symposium) or one of her plant lover journeys, you will not be disappointed and will come away infused by Rosemary's spirit and the spirit of plants.
Snow Lotus
Peter Holmes' company Snow Lotus has some of the finest essential oils to be found anywhere. The focus is quality and these products are far beyond what is normally found in the marketplace. If you use essential oils in your practice of for home use, you owe it to yourself or your patients to use these absolutely wonderful oils and oil blends.
The American Herbalist Guild
The AHG is the only professional organization of clinical herbalists in the United States. It’s web site is a valuable resource for those looking for clinical herbalists in their local region, as well as information on the guild, how to become a member, and educational resources.
The Herb Growing and Marketing Network
An amazing source of herbal information, supplies, event listings, and just about everything herbal you might be looking for.
The Institute For Traditional Medicine and Preventive Health Care, Inc.
The Institute For Traditional Medicine and Preventive Health Care, Inc. (ITM) was founded by Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D. and is an excellent source of educational materials, including hundreds of superb articles, as well as effective Chinese medicinal herb products.
Todd Caldecott, RH (AHG)
Todd Caldecott, RH (AHG) is a Canadian clinician and educator whose website reflects his deep knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine as well as Western and Thomsonian herbal practice.
Tree Farm Communications
Missed last year’s AHG Conference? Was there a lecture you wanted to hear but missed? Tree Farm Communications provides a huge catalog of audio tapes of lectures on herbal medicine, nutrition, and alternative medicine. They have more than 25 tapes by David Winston from classes taught throughout the United States during the past 15 years.
United Plant Savers
UpS is a non-profit organization founded by Rosemary Gladstar dedicated to preserving medicinal plant habitat and medicinal plants. They publish a wonderful journal and provide an important and necessary service not only to the herbal community but to the Great Life as well.