- Health A to Z: The Source For Health and Medicine
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.
http://www.healthatoz.com/
- Herb Research Foundation
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.
http://www.herbs.org
- International Health News
Summaries of the latest research concerning Chinese herbal medicine.
http://www.pinc.com/healthnews/chinese_medicine.html
- ITM Online Institute for Traditional Medicine
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.
http://www.itmonline.org
- Medicinal Herbs in Chinese Medicine
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.
http://www.innerself.com/Magazine/Herbs/Medicinal_Herbs_In_Chinese_Medicine.htm
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (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.
http://nccam.nih.gov/nccam
- Oriental Medicine.com
Comprehensive site established to provide in depth information on Oriental and Chinese Mediicne for professional and consumer. Good FAQ section addressing Chinese herbs, their properties, use in combination with vitamins and drugs, safety, and practitioners. Introductory level covering the theory, modalities and range of Chinese medicine, as well as useful discussion on the difference of Chinese Herbal medicine and other systems and practices.
http://www.orientalmedicine.com
- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Describes treatment with Chinese herbs, acupuncture and counseling of eating disorders, obessive compulsive syndrome and other imbalances.
http://www.pacificcollege.edu/
- Pc Spes And Prostate Cancer
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.
http://www.geocities.com/jcurie_2000/index.htm
- Phytotherapy Aids in Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
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).
http://www.herbs.org/current/phytbenzo.html
- Planet Herbs
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.
http://www.planetherbs.com/
- Qi - The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness
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.
http://www.qi-journal.com/index.html
- RMHI: Chinese herbology, correct and incorrect ways of choosing herbs
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.
http://www.rmhiherbal.org/a/e.chooshrbs.html#practice differ
- Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute (RMHI)
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.
http://www.rmhiherbal.org/
- Rosenthal Clinical Projects: Women's Health and Chinese Herbal Medicine
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.
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/rosenthal/Projects.html#Clinical Studies
- Sexual Hormones and Reproductive Imbalances Materia Medica
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.
http://www.healthy.net/library/articles/hobbs/sxmatmed.htm
- Spanda Medical Company: Chinese Medicinal Herbs
"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.
http://spanda.com
- Status of Ganoderma Lucidum in United States: Ganoderma Lucidum as an Anti-inflammatory Agent
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.
http://www.kyotan.com/lectures/lectures/Lecture4.html
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Information about Dr. Zhengqi Lou and details about a Chinese remedy for the cure of facial paralysis.
http://www.facesickness.com
- Wire Fire
Offering the latest in alternative and integrative medicine, including an ask the Oriental Herbalist. Practice is located in West Virginia.
http://experts.wirefire.com/Herbalist
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