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    Common Herbs
    This information is designed to give consumers an introduction to some of the more well-known benefits of some common herbs and plant products.... Details >
    American Botanical Council
    Complementary/Integrative Medicine: Reviews of Therapies
    Information from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center about alternative treatment therapies, including Herbal, Biologic, Organic, Chemical, Pharmacologic, and Special-Regimens. A descri... Details >
    Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
    Hepatitis C and Complementary and Alternative Medicine: 2003 Update
    This consumer health information brochure discusses research and research findings related to alternative therapy treatments for hepatitis C virus. The document focuses on herbal therapies, with speci... Details >
    National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    Herbal Health Products--What You Should Know
    This fact sheet discusses the safety of herbal products marketed as "natural" products, the possible side effects of herbal products and interactions with prescription medicines.... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Herbal Medicine Resource Guide
    These resources relate mainly to western traditions of herbal medicine (also referred to as phytomedicine or botanical medicine) that rely primarily on the use of single herbs. ... Details >
    Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc.
    Herbal Supplements: Consider Safety, Too
    This fact sheet contains points you should consider for your safety if you use, or are thinking about using, herbs for health purposes.... Details >
    National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    HerbMed™
    This is an interactive, electronic herbal database that provides access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. It is an evidence-based information resource for professionals, ... Details >
    Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc.
    NIEHS Research Initiatives: Herbal Medicines
    In response to the increased use of medicinal herbs by the U.S. population, the NIEHS/National Toxicology Program (NTP) has recently received an increased number of nominations of herbal preparations ... Details >
    National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
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    National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    American Botanical Council
    Herb Society of America
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    Database Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2004