11 Modules: Introduction to Phytotherapy The Immune System The Circulatory System The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Urinary System The Reproductive System The Nervous System The Special Senses The Musculoske
Scientists isolated morphine from opium, leading to the belief (in the West at least) that a single, non-living compound in a plant was responsible for its healing properties. This helped create the biomedical model of pharmacotherapy, where plants are se
There is a growing amount of evidence-based research supporting various botanicals; and/or primary evidence comes from a long medicinal use. Evidence-based research may be limited, but we shouldn't ignore botanicals that have been used for 1000s of years,
Non-profit association evaluates botanical manufacturers' processes and products. The site includes a list of manufacturers (and brands) that participate in the USP evaluation program, and a list of stores where you can buy the certified products.
The first step in quality control of botanical preparations is verifying your plants. Manual describes morphological & organoleptic characteristics, observable with hand lens or dissecting microscope for confirming plant identity.
Reliable information on complementary cancer therapies. Founded by Carol Ann Schwartz's family. Lectures, resources, links, information, associations. Housed at the Rosenthal Center for CAM.
As a certification company, CL enables companies of all sizes to have their products tested for potential inclusion in its list of Approved Quality products and bear the CL Seal. CL has tested more than 1,800 products, representing over 350 different bran
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School of Pharmacy, Thiruvananthapuram and Copenhagen, (1995)
P. Sharma. Glimpses of Indian Ethnopharmacology, Kapitel 1, Tropical Botanic Garden and Reseach Institute and The Royal Danish
School of Pharmacy, Thiruvananthapuram and Copenhagen, (1995)
D. Shankar. Glimpses of Indian Ethnopharmacology, Kapitel 3, Tropical Botanic Garden and Reseach Institute and The Royal Danish
School of Pharmacy, Thiruvananthapuram and Copenhagen, (1995)