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Canadian Herb Conference: Herbalism by the Hearth Nov 16th-19th 2023
For full information on this online event see https://herbconference.com/ I spoke at the conference a few years ago, and there is an eclectic collection of speakers at this event
Improvement of cognitive functions by oral intake of Hericium erinaceus
Hericium erinaceus has been recognized as medical mushroom since ancient time, but its scientific evidence for human health has been still uncertain. In this study, we tested a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel-group comparative study to evaluate...
Clinical Effect of Lemon Verbena Mouthwash on Plaque-Induced Gingivitis Compared with Chlorhexidine: A Randomised Clinical Trial
Introduction This study evaluated a herbal mouthwash containing lemon verbena versus chlorhexidine as a gold standard for treating plaque-induced gingivitis. Materials and methods Sixty individuals diagnosed with...
Efficacy of topical rose (Rosa damascena) oil for treatment of cervicitis: a randomised clinical trial
Cervicitis is the most common disease of the female reproductive system, affecting half of all women at some point in their lives. Failure to treat cervicitis can lead to salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility due to the fallopian tube factor, ectopic...
The Natural & Integrative Menopause Summit 2023
Join us for a full day CPD event aimed at practitioners and allied health professionals, covering aspects of treatment including nutrition, support for breast cancer patients, osteoporosis prevention, integrative practice, herbal medicine, and the latest research into...
Unearthing Indigenous Caribbean Contributions To Western Botanical Knowledge
Established in 1765, St Vincent Botanical Garden (SVBG) was among the earliest tropical gardens in the world, and the first in the British colonial Caribbean. Dr Alexander Anderson (1748-1811), a Scottish surgeon and botanist, served as SVGB’s superintendent during...
Website Updates October 2023
Please bear with me as the website undergoes some long overdue maintenance. Lots of new features coming soon, including the Library which will hold many of my publications in one place for the first time. Unfortunately, some prices will increase due to rising costs....
Uses and experience of highly standardised plant medicine extracts by UK medical herbalists
Introduction Traditionally Western Herbal Medicine (WHM) uses ‘whole plant extracts’, typically presented as liquids, teas and powders, with no formal measurement of identified plant constituents. In contrast, 'standardised extract’ preparations offer a guaranteed...
Alliums: The Forgotten Flower of Scandinavia
https://www.herbalhistory.org/home/alliums_the_forgotten_flower_of_scandinavia/
Open Day Herbal Medicine Course live Dublin November 4th 2023
Application extended - Please register for the course by October 30th! New date, otherwise details below the same - see you Nov 4th