Chinese Herbs
The art of combining medicinal Chinese Herbs is known as Herbology. It is a known fact that Chinese live longer and healthier lives than other people in the world. The…
Month: December 2006
Herbal benefits of Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is a native of North America and is also known as Black Snakeroot or Black bugbane. The basal leaves are…
Herb Garden
A garden that is particularly designed and used for cultivation of medicinal herbs or cooking herbs is referred to as Herb Garden. During ancient times there were general gardens that…
Natural Cures for Common Ailments
Natural cures and home remedies are medicines prepared at home by using natural ingredients like vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices available in ones garden and kitchen cabinet. Natural cures are…
Regulation and safety of Herbal Products
Today there is an increase in popularity of herbal products, and studies reveal that overall sales of herbal medicinal products are highly on the rise. There is a lot of…
Herbal diet for a healthy life
Herbs are the best option when it comes to remaining healthy. Herbal diet and healthy lifestyle is the key for a long healthy life. The first step to achieve this…
Herbs : The foundation of all medicines
Herbs are traditionally believed to possess medicinal properties and their leaves, seeds or stems are used as food seasoning, medicine, perfume, dye or cosmetics. Due to the drastic side-effects that…
Various forms of Herbal Medicines
Herbal medicines or herbalism is a traditional, ancient medicinal practice by usage of herbs and herb extracts. People across the world have long been using the herbs for treatment of…
Precautions to be taken before opting for Herbal Supplements
Herbal Supplements are commercial products available in the form of a capsule or tablet and are marketed and manufactured by the health industry for selling in wholesale outlets to cater…
Massage Therapy being increasingly used in American Hospitals
According to a national Survey conducted in the United States of America, more and more hospitals are including Massage Therapy as a part of their treatment programs. The use of…
Triphala – a protective shield in reducing radiation attacks
Recent reports indicate that the Ayurvedic formulation, Triphala has proven to be beneficial in protecting individuals working in radioactive occupations like X-ray centres from their harmful effects. Triphala is basically…
Ayurvedic drug formulation considered for Osteo-Arthritis
A trial for testing an Ayurvedic Drug Formulation for the treatment of OSteo-Arthritis (OA) was conducted under the sponsorship of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research). Osteo-Arthritis, is caused…
Ayurvedic beauty treatments gaining popularity in the West
The Indian herbs such as tulsi, rajnigandha, zaffran and honey have finally made their way to the clinics of the Cosmetic Surgeons at Harley Street, Britain which is actually considered…
Ayurveda for individuals suffering from Alzheimers
A report from London, says that a team of Indian and British Scientists have been testing the effect of traditional Ayurveda as a Alzheimers treatment. The results reveal that Ayurveda…
Effects of Chemotherapy can be reduced through Yoga
The Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy treatments recommended for Cancer patients has its share of after-effects on completion of the treatment. A study conducted at the CCRYN (Central Council for Research in…