Herbal Remedies

Experts warn herbal remedy butterbur can cause liver damage and even organ failure
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has urged British herbal shops to remove products containing butterbur (pictured) from their shelves.

Dietitian's Dish: Medications, herbal remedies may not mix
By Susan Sizemore

Herbal education for doctors and more
If you’re a health care practitioner, you know that many people you treat use herbal supplements. But school did not teach you about these remedies, and unless you have studied the topic of herbal medicine on your own, you have more questions than answers.  So, where do you go to learn more?

Filipino Herbal Medicine
The high cost of conventional medicine in the Philippines has seen a return to natural herbal remedies.

Botanic Choice Returns to Roots with Launch of Natural Health Blog
Botanic Choice is pleased to announce the launch of their new natural health blog at blog.botanicchoice.com. Here visitors can learn more about a wide range of topics regarding health and wellness.Hobart, IN (PRWEB) January 24, 2012 A legacy of providing timely and timeless information about herbal remedies, nutritional health, Americana, and vitamins continues in a new age. According to Tim ...

Native Remedies' Entire Line Now Available Through Abe’s Market
Native Remedies, the leading online brand of herbal and homeopathic remedies, announces an expanded partnership with Abe’s Market, an online natural marketplace offering a wide variety of natural products.Boca Raton, Florida (PRWEB) January 10, 2012 Native Remedies, the leading online brand of herbal and homeopathic remedies, announces an expanded partnership with Abe’s Market, an online natural ...

Herbal Medicines for Arthritis Not Backed by Evidence
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- There is little evidence to support the widespread use of herbal medicines to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, according to a review of these products.

The Healthy Skeptic: A look at herbal libido aids
Doctors still don't know what controls sex drive. ( Coneyl Jay / Getty Images / January 5 , 2012 ) Candy hearts and fancy chocolate boxes are showing up in stores, which means many couples are starting to look forward to a special day of ... something other than candy.

Packers VP Wied resigns, citing health issues
Green Bay Packers vice president Jason Wied resigned Friday, citing his addiction to an herbal remedy he was using to treat sleep-related health issues.

Pomegranate seed oil fails to cool hot flashes
Lindsey Konkel NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In the first clinical trial of pomegranate seed oil as a treatment for menopausal hot flashes, women taking the supplement twice a day for 12 weeks got no more relief than women taking a placebo pill containing sunflower oil. Pomegranate seed oil has been marketed as an alternative remedy for menopausal symptoms, because it is rich in plant compounds ...