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Herbal Medicine
This web site is dedicated to the topic of Western Herbal Medicine and provides in-depth information and articles on herbal medicine and related topics.
Herbal Medicine: An Introduction To Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medicine still practiced today. Written records of Chinese herbal medicine date back many thousands of years and modern medicine still uses herbal extracts and other herbal preparations in their pharmaceutical drugs...
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
Essential oils are amazing substances and are used across a wide and diverse range of industries. Essential oils are found in products from the cosmetic industry, the food industry, and the perfume and beauty industries.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is part of a larger healing system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which also includes acupuncture, massage, dietary advice and exercise. TCM is a popular method of treatment, with nearly three million Australians visiting TCM practitioners every year.
Face-Lift using Acupuncture - A natural alternative to cosmetic surgery
The natural aging process does catch up with each one of us sooner or later, which is why more and more, women and men too, are looking for a natural face-lift. That is, they are looking for a way to maintain their youthful looking facial skin, naturally. Face-lifts using surgery, or cosmetic face-lifts using products such as Botox injections, are being replaced at least in part, by natural methods.
History of Aromatherapy
An in-depth look at the history of Aromatherapy and the use of essential oils.
Herbs, Your Immune System and Your Skin
Medicinal herbs have a long history in fighting infections and have thus been associated with having beneficial effects on the immune system. Herbs such as Echinacea have become very popular herbal remedies for the treatment and prevention of the common cold and other similar conditions...
Acupuncture Treatment - What constitutes an Acupuncture treatment?
An Acupuncture treatment is formulated by a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) or Acupuncturist, to address the patient's individual health concerns. This is achieved through a consultation with the patient about their particular health problem.
Articles on Alternative Medicine
Library of articles dealing with various aspects of Alternative Medicine.