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Developed over 6000 years, Chinese Herbal Medicine is the most widely used healing system in the world combining the precision of science with healing wisdom. This tradition's understanding of health is based on principles of wellness. In practice this model treats and prevents illness,restores and develops optimal health,and enhances wellbeing of body, mind and spirit Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the "Five Branches" or disciplines of Chinese Medicine which are: Mind/Body/Spirit, Diet and Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Energy Practices (Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and massage) and Acupuncture. Although it can stand alone Herbal Medicine practitioners are trained and choose to practice all five disciplines. Chinese Herbal Medicine parallels the Western disciplines of internal medicine,family practice, diet and nutritional sciences, pharmacology as well multiple sub-speciality disciplines such as Gynecology, Psychology, Cardiovascular, Hormonal, Pain and trauma and so on. In accord with high professional, educational and safety standards this category will list sites which reflect these criteria. Well trained and experienced practitioners of Chinese Herbal medicine are licensed nationally and by the medical boards of their states and maintain these standards in diagnosis and treatment with herbs In practice these criteria are as follows. Herbs used as medicine are not neutral in action. Single herbs and herbal medical formulas in CHM have been developed and clinically tested for hundreds of years. They are proven safe and effective when used for correctly diagnosed conditions. In addition herbs must be properly selected and dosages adjusted for each person's unique constitution, lifestyle,and environment. It is important in order to benefit from using herbal medicines to consult with or have an initial diagnosis and treatment by an experienced herbalist and practitioner before attempting self treatment. Finally, herbs and formulas need to be carefully evaluated for full disclosure of the ingredients and amounts for the following reasons. Prescription drugs and contaminants have been found in formulas imported from other countries and herbal medicines can interact with other pharmaceutical medicines. The qualtity control of herbal preparation is important as well (herbal integrity and quality, use of chemicals in preparing and processing.) All of these criteria will be satisfied by current practitioners and manufacturers,and distributors listed on this site. In this way the benefits of the Chinese Herbal Medicine tradition can be extended to a well informed public.
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| 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.
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| | Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute - Online resources include herbal database, articles, courses and publications catalog, career guidelines, references.
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| | 3 Treasures Teas: Chinese Herbal Medicine Extracts - 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.
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| | Conquering Chronic Diseases Without Drugs or Surgery - 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.
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| | 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.
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| | 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.
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| | Chinese Medicine and Cancer - 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.
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| | Chinese Herb Academy - Voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
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| | 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).
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| | 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.
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| | Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Estrogen Dependent Tumors - 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.
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| | Ganoderma Lucidum - The site contains information about Ganoderma Lucidum. Also records of patients from Surat and Chennai along with results.
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| | Traditional Chinese Medicine - Information about Dr. Zhengqi Lou and details about a Chinese remedy for the cure of facial paralysis.
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| | 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.
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| | Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Canada - 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.
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| | 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.
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| | Oriental Medicine - Provides information on oriental and Chinese medicine for professionals and consumer. Includes FAQ on herbs.
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| | 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.
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| | 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.
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| | 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.
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| | East West Clinic - Clinic in Winnipeg, Canada. Online herb catalog.
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| | Botanical/Herbal Medicine Resources - 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
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| | Amato Reishi & Kyotan Group - Lecture: Status of Ganoderma Lucidum in United States: Ganoderma Lucidum as an Anti-inflammatory Agent given by William B. Stavinoha, a University of Texas researcher 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.
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| | 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.
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| | Chinese Herbal Medicine Effective in IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) - 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.
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| | East West Healing Arts - Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and physical therapy in San Pedro, California, promoting health and accelerating recovery. Marion Ipenburg, RPT, LAc. Includes articles.
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| | 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.
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| | Chinese Herb Garden - A variety of articles, including an outline, scientific principles, secret recipes, products, and pharmaceutic factors of traditional chinese medicine or sinomedicine.
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| | Traditional Chinese Medicine and Specific Disorders - A collection of articles on how Traditional Chinese Medicine deals with certain disorders or conditions.
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| | Body Channel - Visualized bodyworks in Chinese the way, acupuncture, Herbs, Qigong, library and forum. Find a doctor in your area.
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| | International Health News - Summaries of the latest research concerning Chinese herbal medicine.
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| | Causes of Disease by Anna Selby - 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).
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| | Ancient Way: Chinese Herbs - 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.
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| | Ask The Oriental Herbalist - Pro bono alternative medicine site, specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic Medicine, Exotic remedies, and Western herbalism. Administered by Master Herbalist Carlos Guerra, MAc, MFT, CCJS.
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| | Chinese Herbal Therapies for Refractory Diseases - Lists the most successful herbal therapies of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of different refractory diseases.
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| | An Experimental Study on 472 Herbs and Formulas for Herpes Simplex - 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.
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| | Frequently Asked Questions about Ginseng - Information on ginseng related to its uses and place in herbal medicine.
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| | Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Describes treatment with Chinese herbs, acupuncture and counseling of eating disorders, obessive compulsive syndrome and other imbalances.
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| | Giovanni Maciocia - 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.
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| | Grandick Trading Ltd. - Supplier of herbs and spices, marine products and animal by-products.. Site contains company profile, and information and images of their products.
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| | TCM Basics - Provides information on traditional Chinese medicine, herbs wholesale and equipment supply.
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| | Chinese Natural Herbs - Offers information on Chinese medicine and used herbs, a search option to find herbs used by disorder or illness and offers herbs for sale.
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| | Chinese Herbs & Company - A guide for herbal supplements, describing a variety of remedies.
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| | Pc Spes And Prostate Cancer - A personal story of alternative treatment of prostate cancer with pc spes, a herbal food supplement. Includes articles and news items, where to buy it, and links.
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