Herbal Medicine

This encyclopedia is the definitive source for alternative health care for Canadians. It features a detailed A to Z reference of ailments and disease, with the latest information on the natural cures that have been proven to assist in their treatment. Detailed information will also advise readers of potential drug interactions that can occur when supplements are taken alongside prescribed medications.

As one of the most reliable sources on alternative medicine, this website provides information on a variety of health topics that fit into the scope of alternative and complementary medicine including extensive coverage of herbal medicine. An A - Z index provides easy access to health topics. Both health professionals and health consumers may find it useful.

This illustrated guide explains biochemistry of inflammation, it symptoms and effects on human body. It also gives descriptions for eighteen anti-inflammatory plants with their properties and usage.

 The "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" is a trusted, comprehensive source on dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals and herbs. Written by a medical doctor and a certified nutritional consultant, this comprehensive guide to nutritional, herbal, and complementary therapies discusses natural healing programs for some 300 health conditions.

This revised and fully illustrated book offers practical advice by using the red light/green light rating system to evaluate supplements and alternative treatments. It also gives helpful tips on how to treat common ailments and how to use alternative treatments in conjunction with traditional medicine.

This resource provides concise articles for the 400 most commonly used and prescribed herbs and supplements. It uses the evidence-based A-F grading scale that evaluates effectiveness of each herb and supplement. Articles are easy to read, and include uses, dosage information, safety considerations, and interactions with drugs and other herbs and supplements.

The author, well-respected herbalists, profiles 33 of the most common and versatile healing plants and then shows how to grow, harvest, prepare, and use them. The book shows how to create healing oils, salves, tonics, creams and more.