Amato 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.
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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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- AskDrWang.com Traditional
Chinese Medicine at your fingertips: online consultation, herbal formulas for a wide range
of ailments, books, and insight into the ancient art of Chinese healing.
- 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
- 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).
- China
Nature Products 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
- China-Med.net Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Chinese Herbal Medicine Database and Research Service. Offers
Chinese herbal database, an herbal search service for Chinese herbs and patent medicines,
a traditional Chinese medicine herbal pharmacy, a health and conditions resource, and a
food and nutrition library and e-zine.
- Chinese Herb Academy
Voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and
postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
- Chinese Herb Garden
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) 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 Lists the most successful herbal therapies of traditional
Chinese medicine for the treatment of different refractory diseases.
- Chinese Herbs
General information about Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture, including educational
requirements and legislation and licencing.
- Chinese Medicinals
Concentrated herbal products to assure a powerful and superior product through the
synergistic combination of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine with the latest western
scientific research. Background information on Oriental medicine.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- East West Clinic Clinic in
Winnipeg, Canada. Online herb catalog.
- The Eastern and
Western Medical Systems Introduces the integrated and wholistic foundations and
disciplines of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Table of comparisons between
Eastern and Western medicine views.
- Frequently
Asked Questions about Ginseng Information on ginseng related to its uses and place in
herbal medicine.
- GlobalHerb
Computerized Database Professional level international herbal database representing
all traditions including Chinese herbal medicine. Extensively referenced database linked
to other herbal medical references. Includes over 6000 herbs with language cross
references, chemical and organic constituents and action, numerous supplements, 5700
conditions treatable with herbal medicines, and recommended dosage and contraindication
warnings.
- Healing People Portal
site for alternative therapies.
- HealthWorld Online A leading
resource on wellness, natural health, traditional, complementary and alternative medicine
information, and self care.
- Herb Research Foundation - Herbs
and Herbal Medicine for Health Nonprofit. 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. Emphasis is on making herbal medicine information available for scientists,
complementary and conventional doctors, legislators, the herb industry and the public.
- Herbal
Programs for Women's Health Article by Janet Zand, O.M.D., L.Ac. Describes the use of
Chinese herbs and nutritional supplements beneficial for regulating the phases of the
menstrual cycle. Formulas and explanations for use are given.
- HIV Clinic Dr. Chou's clinic
and wholistic health program for the treatment of HIV offers an an herbal medicinal
supplement.
- International
Health News Summaries of the latest research concerning Chinese herbal medicine.
- 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.
- Mass Herb Company Chinese
medicinal herbal formulas, teas and bulk herbs. Good description of Chinese herbal
medicine and detailed graphics of herbs and their traditional medicinal uses. I Ching, and
Qi Gong articles.
- Meditopia
Alternative natural treatment of Alzheimer's disease using Oriental medicine.
- 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.
- Mioti: Chinese Medicine
and Acupuncture Resources Comprehensive guide to Chinese medicine resources includes
schools, associations, research, journals of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, Chinese
herbal medicine and materia medica, acupuncture and medical Qigong. Professional focus to
articles.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 quizes, research, educational and professional
links. Excellent resource site with integrity.
- 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.
- Rocky Mountain Herbal
Institute Online resources include herbal database, articles, courses and publications
catalog, career guidelines, references.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sino Herb King Traditional
Chinese Herbal Medicine Center in Long Island City, NY. Clinic offers consultations,
treatment, and classes in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, Chinese herbal
therapies, diet/nutrtion, and massage. Educational articles on all aspects of Chinese
medicine. Herbal formulas, teas, herbal dietary supplements, and medical supplies
available. Distributes international FDA approved herbal products.
- 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.
- 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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