- About Aloe Vera
Ethnobotanical article on the origins of the aloe vera plant, and theories on its evolution and distribution around the world.
http://www.websettler.com/DianaDeone/why.html
- Alan Hopking
A medical herbal practitioner and author on healing. He makes all his own medicines, collects wild herbs from the countryside and provides information on many aspects of herbalism.
http://www.godshaer.co.uk/
- All About Reishi
Studies on bioactive substances and medicinal effects of reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) in Japan.
http://www.reishi.com
- Aloe Vera Studies Organization
Reviewing the truth vs. the hype surrounding Aloe Vera, what it can and cannot do. Reviews internal and skin applications.
http://www.aloe-vera.org
- An Illustrated Herbal
A beautifully illustrated Herbal based mostly on Culpeper's Herbal. It contains around 500 entries of medicinal plants and their properties. Glossary of terms, preparation methods, bolean search engine.
http://www.magdalin.com/herbal
- Artichoke
Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Artichoke.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/artichoke.html
- Blessed thistle
A digestive system bitter.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/blessed1.html
- Centaury
A digestive system bitter.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/centaury1.html
- Culbreth's Materia Medica (1927)
Abridged version of the original manual, downloadable in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. 443 pages, including over 300 illustrations of medicinal plants.
http://www.swsbm.com/ManualsOther/Culbreth.html
- Elder Flowers
Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Elder flowers.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/elder.html
- Eyebright
Action, indication, constituents and research.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/eyebright.html
- Gentian
Gentian, a digestive system bitter.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/gentian1.html
- Herb Guide
Guide sheets for dozens of common herbs: description, cultivation, harvesting, drying, and medicinal, culinary and craft uses.
http://www.gardenguides.com/herbs/herb.htm
- Herbal Index Online
Learn about St. John's wort, echinacea, ginseng, saw palmetto, kava kava, valerian root and hundreds of other traditional herbal remedies.
http://www.herbalindex.com/
- Herbal Side Effects and Warnings
Important information on the potential side effects of some herbs. Contact an herbalist before taking any of the metioned herbs or herbal supplements.
http://www.personalhealthzone.com/herbsafety.html
- Herbals In Your Life: Ephedra
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information and guidelines.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5409.html
- HerbMed
An interactive, electronic herbal database which provides scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. Includes human clinical studies, warnings on counterindications, and mechanisms of herb action.
http://www.herbmed.org/
- Holistic Online
A-Z herb information including descriptions, safety, what it is used for and the dosages.
http://holisticonline.com/herb_home.htm
- Jiaogulan
Description of Jiaogulan, also known as Southern Ginseng or Xiancao ("Immortality Herb"), considered health-giving and anti-aging.
http://www.jiaogulan.net/Jiaogulan.htm
- Lemon Balm
Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Lemon Balm.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/lemon_balm.html
- Linden
Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Linden.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/linden.html
- Maca root
Information on Maca Root (Lepidium peruvianum Chacon).
http://ahealthya.com/maca.htm
- Materia Medica (Botanical Name Index)
Cross-referenced by common names: descriptions, habitat, actions, applications, dosages and cautions. Alphabetical with references.
http://www.ann.com.au/herbs/amateria.htm
- Mullein
Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Mullein.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/mullein.html
- Peppermint
Action, Indication, Constituents and Research on Peppermint.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/peppermint.html
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