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Traditional Chinese & Western
Herbal Medicine in Humans & Animals |
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Herbal Medicine
Databases: Data on Single Herbs
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Data on
Herbal Formulas | Databases for
Complementary Medicine
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| Search Chinese Materia Medica | Great data online on Single Herbs from PlantPhysic.com, but this database no Formulas |
| Search Materia Medica for herb by Chinese Name or by Botanical / Latin Name, or by Common Name | Mainly TCM Herb Databases of RMHI & Crane Herbs |
| Search Chinese Materia Medica for Herb by Common Name | DoctorsHealthSupply |
| Search Materia Medica for herb by Common Name ?? | Mainly Western Herb Database (Health World): Search Engine allows entry of the herb or ingredient, or of the condition to be treated |
| Find TCM Herbs | Crane Herb Products (single herbs & formulas) from Sun Ten Inc. Taiwan |
| Find TCM Herbs for common symptoms & contraindications | Search Crane Herb Company for common symptoms (by Western, Chinese, Pulse or Tongue diagnosis) |
| Search Chinese Materia Medica (Single Herb Database) by Botanical / Latin Name, Common Name, or Symptoms | GreaterChinaHerbs [GREAT data & references, easy navigation, but somewhat slow to download] |
| Chinese Materia Medica (Single Herb Database) Search Engine, or Browse Single Herbs by Pinyin Name [A-C | D-H | J-M | N-S | T-Z], or by Latin Name [A-E | F-G | H-O | P-RE | RH-Z], or by Common Name [A-CL | CO-F | G-L | M-P | Q-Z], or by Clinical Condition | NewCenturyNutrition Herb Library [GREAT] |
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Browse Single Herbs by Pinyin Name [A-B | C-D | E-F-G | H | J | K-L | M-N | O-P-Q | R-S | T-W | X | Y | Z] |
Healthland Supplies - China Ginseng [GREAT] |
| Browse Chinese Materia Medica (single Herbs by Latin Name) | Wyith Healthcare [excellent data] | Classification of Antineoplastic Herbal Medicines | Immune System from TCM Perspective |
| Browse Materia Medica (single Chinese & Western Medicinal Herbs by Common Name) | Search Engine | E Gregore [GREAT] |
| Find Chinese Herbs by English name or by Pharmacological name | (Botanicum.com) [GOOD BUT INCOMPLETE LIST] |
| A Modern Herbal | Western Herbs by Mrs. M. Grieve (Botanical.com) |
| Botanical Dictionary (HerbNet): English-Latin (A-H | I-P | Q-Z) | Mainly Western Herbs |
| SEARCH AIED | American Indian Ethnobotany Database : Search Engine allows entry of the herb or ingredient, or the symptom |
| Search MPNADB for Native American Herbs | Search MPNADB for Native American Herbs by Clinical uses A to W [Abortifacient to Witchcraft medicine ] | Medicinal Plants of Native America Database by Stephen M. Beckstrom - Sternberg,, Daniel E. Moerman & James A. Duke [GREAT] |
| Phytochemical & Ethnobotanical Databases | USDA-ARS & Dr. Duke's Databases |
| SEARCH Botanical Medicine | Herbal Medicine |
| IHerb Search at IHerb Planetary Formulas | Good data on Chinese Formulas by Michael Tierra & colleagues |
| InfoMed Herb Search | Excellent (very detailed) Cuban Herbal Database, but Spanish |
| CMMRC | Chinese Medicinal Material Research Centre, Hong Kong |
| PlanetHerbs.net Search | Mainly Native American Herbs |
| Research a single herb | Links to research the name, ethnobotany, folk use, clinical use, constituents, or scientific research into an herb |
| RMHI Herbal Database - 220 Herbs | TCM Herbs - Very good. Must register - but FREE |
| Search for Herb by Latin (Botanical) Name, or by Common Name, or search for herbs / western drugs to treat specific CONDITIONS | Healthwell - GREAT data on western drugs and western herbs. |
| Health World Herbal | Mainly Western Herbs |
| HerbWeb Resources: Global Botanical Exchange | Excellent data on single (Western) herbs, sorted by Action | Ailments | Body Area | Common Name | Content | Family | Indigenous Use | Latin Name | Range | Use |
| HerbMed | AltMed Foundation, USA |
Herbal Medicine
Databases: Data on Herbal Formulas
See also: Data on Single Herbs | Databases for
Complementary Medicine
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| TCM Formulas for specific Symptoms | IAMA - International Academy of Medical AP |
| TCM Formulas for specific Symptoms | GreaterChinaHerbs [GREAT data & references from China; easy navigation, but somewhat slow to download] |
| TCM Formula Search Engine - Chinese Materia Medica Database. Browse TCM Formulas by Pinyin Name [A-F | G-M | Q-Y], or by Symptoms | NewCenturyNutrition Herb Library [GREAT] |
| Sunten Formulas [Site in Development. Watch this space!] | SunTen Pharmaceuticals - Chinese Herbal Formulas - Very large manufacturer in Taichung, Taiwan. |
| Find TCM Formulas | Crane Herb Formulas from Sun Ten Inc. Taiwan |
| Find TCM Formulas for common symptoms & contraindications | Search Crane Herb Company for common symptoms (by Western, Chinese, Pulse or Tongue diagnosis) |
| Browse Chinese Formulas by Common Name A-G | H-P | Q-Z | DoctorsHealthSupply |
| Browse Ayurvedic Formulas | Chinese Formulas | Herbal Medicine Formulas | Native American Formulas | E Gregore [GREAT] |
| Chinese Combinations | |
| 300 TCM formulas (Mandarin Herbs) | Very good. Mainly TCM Herb Database |
| Spanda database (Glossary | Herbal Formulas | Symptoms | Articles) | Very good TCM data but limited range of formulas |
| TradiMed [Awesome! But registration fee required] | Some of the others are great, but this Korean site (in English) is the best referenced / hyperlinked & most detailed Oriental Herbal Med Site [in English] on WWW. . |
| Library of Cathay Herbal Laboratories for TCM | [Search the Library - Not available yet - in Construction] |
| TCM Student Herb Pharmacy (under construction) | TCM Student is a GREAT Study Site |
| Chinese Herbal Formulas / Pescriptions [in Development ??] | Wyith Healthcare |
| TCMLARS ?? | TCM Literature Analysis & Retrieval System, China. Commercial database [Needs Password] |
| Find TCM Formulas for specific Symptoms ?? [ in Development ??] | Herb.com, Taiwan - TCM formulas, hyperlinked to data on single herbs |
Drug-Drug &
Drug-Herb Interactions
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Drug-Drug & Drug-Herb Interactions |
DrKoop.com | |
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Harvard Med School | ||
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Example: Echinacea & Prednisone |
Harvard Med School | |
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Herbal Medicinals: Selected Clinical Considerations Focusing on Known or Potential Drug-Herb Interactions |
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Online Articles |
ITM | |
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ifeBalm | ||
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Recognition & Prevention by John Chen PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc |
Acupuncture.com | |
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Ohio State University | ||
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Herb-Drug Interactions |
Follow the link from a HERB selected by Latin Name, or select a WESTERN DRUG from the Drug Index or see a full list of interactions |
Healthwell [GREAT] |
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Article |
Adriane Fugh-Berman MD | |
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Mayo | ||
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Herb-Drug
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Herbs & Supplements |
Follow the link from selected herb or supplement |
The Natural Pharmacist |
| RxList Advanced Search | Search for drug names, keywords, imprint codes & medical terminology from a single page. Also see RxList & its Top 200 Drugs of 2000 - the most prescribed products with links to professional monographs. |
RxList - The Internet Drug Index |
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Herbs for Health |
Herbal Medicine
Associations, Groups, Schools, Societies
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| Alternative, Complementary & Holistic Veterinary Medicine | |
| Baptist University, Hong Kong | |
| IVAS Herbal Medicine Training Course | Professional training in TCM / herbal medicine for experienced veterinary acupuncturists. Contact <IVASOffice@aol.com> for details. |
| RMHI Chinese Herbal Institute | Professional TCM / herbal education & research |
| Hong Kong | |
| New group, founded by Susan Wynn DVM. |
Herbal Medicine E-mail
Discussion Lists
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| Herbal Hall - Professional Herbalists Discussion List | Mainly western herbs |
| Herbal Medicine Mailing Lists | Herbal Medicine |
| Closed (professional) List / study group but experienced non-veterinary herbalists are welcome. To join, see homepage (over), or email <s.wynn@mindspring.com> |
Online Herbal Medicine
Study Material, Journal & Distance Learning
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| NewChineseMedic.com: Site still under construction. Watch this space! | GREAT Data from China on TCM Organ Functions. Also Health Analyser for Internal & External Medicine, including skin, male problems, digestive system, endocrine system, head, heart & blood circulation, skeleton, respiratory system & much more. See also Diseases by Classification [Internal medicine, External medicine, ENT (Ear, Nose& Throat), Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Andriatrics]. A dIfferential TCM Diagnosis is given for each condition. |
| Herbal Medicine Articles on Acupuncture.com | A primer on AP & herbology | A Chinese look at Western Pharmaceuticals | Aristolochic Acid, Chinese Medicine, American Food & Drug Administration | Ba Dou (Sm. Croton Tiglii) & its psycho-spiritual applications | Clinical Treatment of Respiratory Disorders | Differential Treatment of Frequent Urination in Elderly Patients | Formula Choices for Menopausal Syndrome | Heart Disease & Chinese Herbal Medicine | How to alter herbal dosages by age or weight | Male Infertility & Discussion of Spermophlebectasia, or Varicosity of Spermatic Cord Vein | Menopause, Hormones & Chinese Medicine | Non-Surgical Therapy For Prolapse of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc | Recognition & Prevention of Herb-Drug Interaction | The Error of Our Ways: What Mismanaged Cases Teach Us About the Practice of Chinese Medicine | The Toxic Effects of Chinese Herbs, & solutions | Treatment of Asthma | Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus |
| Articles from Cathay Herbal Laboratories for TCM | Useful articles on Herbal Medicine |
| Botanical Medicine Information Resources | Herbal Medicine |
| Online Journals | Herbal Medicine Journals Online |
| Planet Herbs | (Michael Tierra) Useful study material |
| RMHI Registration | Free Registration to access RHMI Herbal Database - 220 Herbs |
| RxList Monographs | Monographs on Chinese Herbal Medicines |
| Safety and potential problems with Chinese Herbal Medicine | Report of a Commission on the status of TCM in Victoria, Australia |
| Spanda Chinese Herbal Medicine Articles | Fu Zheng Therapy: Building Strength | Chinese Modular Solutions | Repertoire of Chinese Modular Solutions | Formulary Favorites |
| TCM Org UK | TCM Theory, Herbs & AP Charts |
| Kampo Today | Japanese traditional herbal medicine magazine; some useful data |
| Meta-Analysis to assess the efficacy of phytotherapy: A short Bibliography | Evidence-based medicine confirms the therapeutic effects of herbal medicine |
Herbal Supply Companies
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| NewCenturyNutrition | New Century Nutrition (Taiwan) - Herb Store & Library - GREAT range of single herbs & formulas. |
| Crane Herb | GREAT range of herbs |
| BioHerb | Seoul, Korea |
| Herbal Remedies for Animals | UK-based Herbal Supplies for Animals |
| Healthland | China Ginseng |
| Kamwo | Good range of single Herbs |
| Qualiherb [Taiwan] Search Page | [in development] |
| KPC Herb | Kaiser Pharmaceutical Co., Tainan, Taiwan: Good range of single TCM Herbs & Formulas but no professional details are online. |
| Mandarin Herbs | |
| PlanetHerbs | Michael Tierra's Pages |
| Spanda | Good range of Chinese Herbal Medicines |
| Tsumura Corporation | Largest producer of Japanese herbal medicines; markets 129 POM Kampo Formulas + 42 OTC Formulas; Product Data in development |
Other Herbal Medicine
Links
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| Barefoot Doctors: AP & Natural Med Resource | Barefoot Doctors' Formulas (some Chinese Formulas) |
| Herbal Medicine Links | Columbia University |
| Herbal Resources | E Gregore [GREAT] |
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