Another view: New marijuana approach welcome Oct 31, 2009
tymtpunk wrote on Oct 30, 2009 9:44 AM:" Cal- pull your head out of the sand. I know of plenty of people who use this medicinal herb to alleviate the symptoms of glaucoma, arthritis, and macular degeneration. These people are well in to their 80s. We, as a country, allow people to abuse the system and get narcotics such as synthetic opiates or anti-depressants that are made in a lab by man. Why not let God's medicine help these people? Medical marijuana has been clinically proven less harmful... (Montana Standard, MT)
Eat Turmeric to Fight Cancer Oct 29, 2009
Whether it is the Western noodle type, the matzo balls in broth, or any variation of the asian types with their myriad of medicinal herbs, they all seem to help. Good to know there's something we can all agree upon. (Epicurious.com)
Premier asks NW province to continue developing with ecological safety Oct 19, 2009
Wen said during his inspection tour to the province from Saturday to Sunday that local companies should take advantage of the valuable resources, such as medicinal herbs and mineral mines, and use technologies to improve energy efficiency and sustainable use of resources. When visiting Dingxi City of east Gansu, Wen said the place had become better every time he visited and there were good prospects for farmers' lives. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bank on seeds - the world's buffer Oct 17, 2009
There are millions of medicinal herbs as well which are being vanished from mountain areas as well as in forests due to climatical conditions around the globe. Every country in the world has botanists working in agricultural research institute, it should be a worldwide campaign to conserve seeds of various plants, herbs, flowers etc. (BBC News -- Science)
Tireless campaigner Oct 6, 2009
The funds have helped the single mothers of Wanita Inovatif Jaya Diri (Wijadi) in Kelantan to grow and market medicinal herbs, communities in Selangor to set up the Kota Damansara urban park, and Sarawak fishermen to stop overfishing of the endangered ikan terubok. By building the capability of NGOs and local communities in implementing activities that promote sustainable livelihoods and at the same time conserve natural resources and ecosystems, my work in SGP has brought about positive changes... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Naturopath bridges gap in treatment, prevention Sep 22, 2009
Dr. Karen Peters, who has worked with medicinal herbs from seed to bottle, suggests garden herbs can promote health. Her top choices include. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Essiac Tea Cancer Cure Sep 21, 2009
Although medical findings do not indicate any concrete evidence of the tea curing cancer, testimonials by individuals using the medicinal herbs share positive results ... Essiac Tea is a natural cancer treatment using medicinal herbs. (Suite101.com)
* Bureau calls for monitoring of Chinese medicine Sep 9, 2009
The government should create a mechanism to certify and monitor the quality of Chinese medicinal herbs and ingredients, a legislative research report said yesterday ... Even worse, the report said, Taiwan itself has not formulated comprehensive inspection and quarantine regulations for medicinal herbs or implemented a licensing system to manage herbal imports and control quality. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Bay Area homesteading 101 Aug 20, 2009
Other classes cover seasonal garden chores, from a fruit tree pruning series to saving seeds for the next year's harvest; raising backyard chickens; rainwater and gray water reclamation; container gardening; water-smart irrigation; integrated pest management, and medicinal herbs and first aid ... In the medicinal herbs and first aid class, you can take home a tonic or a salve. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Havan' for bacteria-free homes: Study Aug 17, 2009
"Burning wood and medicinal herbs, better known as 'havan samagri'(mixture of wood and odoriferous and medicinal herbs), can effectively reduce pathogens in the air," NBRI's senior scientist Chandra Shekhar Nautiyal said. The study had already been published and accepted by Science Direct, a journal of ethnopharmacology. (India Times, India)
F. Aaron Smith: Legalized pot is more than a tax bonanza Aug 6, 2009
Seventy years of marijuana prohibition have turned a little-known medicinal herb into a product that's been used by nearly half of all Americans, including President Barack Obama and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. One in 10 Californians admits to using marijuana in the past year, despite record arrests and record seizures of marijuana plants year after year. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Scull Shoals looks to 19th-century physician for herbal walks Jul 29, 2009
Plant specialist and author Debbie Cosgrove points out one of the herbs found on "Dr. Durham's Medicinal Herb Walks" near Scull Shoals ... The trails, called "Dr. Durham's Medicinal Herb Walks," will take visitors to places where these plants grow naturally or have been transplanted on the property ... A recently published book by Oglethorpe and Oconee County authors Debbie Cosgrove and Ellen Whitaker, "Dr. Durham's Receipts: A 19th Century Physician's Use of Medicinal Herbs," is the basis for... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Learning to adapt in a land of invasive species Jul 5, 2009
It s my understanding that our forefathers introduced Dyer s woad in Mantua for its ability to produce a beautiful blue dye that took quite well with wool and was used as a medicinal herb. We had plenty of sheep and a lack of doctors in the 1800s. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The Origins of Healthy Herbs and Sp... Jun 30, 2009
The Origins of Healthy Herbs and Spices: The humble beginnings of our fragrant spices and medicinal herbs ... The humble beginnings of our fragrant spices and medicinal herbs. (Suite101.com)
Congress Sends Tobacco Bill To Obama Jun 16, 2009
Next: Salt Sugar Caffeine Alcohol Red Meat White Flour Medicinal Herbs. Never: Air pollution Smog Tailpipe exhaust Toxic Water Toxic Food Toxic Medicine. (CBS News -- Health)
Bar Dispenses 'Cures' for Modern-Day Ailments May 30, 2009
"My idea was to bring that element of the apothecary into the modern world of cocktailing . . . where you mix medicinal herbs, botanicals to create a most beautiful drink," he adds. Though the supposed remedies are steeped in tradition, there is no substantive medical research that supports any of these health claims. (ABC News -- Business)
The Anti–Red Bull: A Drink to Calm You Down May 20, 2009
A medicinal herb, valerian root relaxes the central nervous system and can quell anxiety. The rose hips provide antioxidants. (Time.com)
The Best Catnip May 16, 2009
As a medicinal herb, catnip is high in iron, selenium, and potassium. It can also act as a sedative when brewed as a tea. (Suite101.com)
Ginseng is a Natural Anti-Inflammatory May 15, 2009
This potentially opens up a vigorous methodology to study medicinal herbs with state-of-the-art technologies. . (Newsmax)
Ginseng: Nature's Anti-inflammatory? May 15, 2009
This potentially opens up a vigorous methodology to study medicinal herbs with state-of-the-art technologies. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Why I Give Pot to My 9-Year-Old May 13, 2009
This time, we gave him his tea, mixing it with goji berries to mask any odor, although it occurs to me that my mother, a Korean immigrant, probably doesnt even know what pot smells like (and it actually smells a lot like ssuk, a Korean medicinal herb). She remarked that J seems calmer. (Slate)
Communists Can't Outspend Capitalists as China Contends With Jobless Rise May 12, 2009
Zhou sends money home to support her children and in-laws, who grow rice, wheat and medicinal herbs on a 12-mu (2-acre) farm. Last year, Zhou took advantage of a 200-yuan government subsidy to buy her first refrigerator for 1,500 yuan, though she doesnt think the family will ever be able to afford a car. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
China cashes in on crisis May 5, 2009
A thousand years ago, the modern Chinese province of Yunnan was the center of the southern Silk Road, through which was transported tea, salt, spices and medicinal herbs between China, Tibet and India. Through trade and diplomacy, Chinese power spread deep into the Mekong region. (Asia Times Online)
New Anti-asthmatic And Anti-inflammatory Drugs Without Adverse Side Effects, Suggests Study Apr 20, 2009
8, 2001) Yale researchers have shown for the first time that a component of the medicinal herb feverfew targets a protein called IkappaB Kinase and halts that protein s role in the inflammation. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Today In the Kitchen: Ready to go green? Apr 17, 2009
Plant useful, edible things like vegetables and culinary or medicinal herbs in your garden, window boxes and pots. I call this edible landscaping. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Herbal wine, just the thing for ailing pharaohs Apr 14, 2009
Egyptians spiked their wine with medicinal herbs as long as 5,000 years ago ... Indeed, researchers say they have found evidence that the Egyptians spiked their wine with medicinal herbs as long as 5,000 years ago. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Herb Gardening in the Shade Apr 7, 2009
Many commonly used kitchen and medicinal herbs do not have to be planted in full sun to thrive. Below are five of these including growing tips for each one. (Suite101.com)
On 2nd try, cigarette tax passes in Ill. Senate Apr 3, 2009
jipsi wrote on Apr 3, 2009 12:33 AM:" Hey, I just realized what I can do with my half acre out back... Forget the endless mowing, weeding... I SMELL INCOME!Off to look for that South Carolina relative who can get me some nice, leafy tobacco starts...:-)They have VERY PRETTY BLOSSOMS, in the spring, AND the big green leaves ARE, when dried, useful Native American medicinal herbs (an homage to my Blackfoot GranMom? why, yes!), so I'll just add a few rows to my flower garden for their aesthetic... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
* Institute develops efficient process to extract danshen Mar 28, 2009
Danshen is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine X often in combination with other medicinal herbs X to treat a diversity of ailments, particularly cardiovascular disorders such as hardening of the arteries and blood clotting ... A Ministry of Economic Affairs survey found that danshen was the most often used Chinese herb in terms of single, isolated ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine preparations, as well as being one of the most studied medicinal herbs, second only to ginseng.... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Lingering pain Mar 27, 2009
The Sambhavna Clinic, with its calm, clean design and beautifully tended garden of medicinal herbs, rises brilliantly out of the sprawl of slum dwellings, open sewers and litter-strewn alleys that surround the closed pesticides plant. The charitable centre, with its eco design features including rainwater harvesting, solar panels and waste water recycling, feels like a physical embodiment of the area's hopes. (BBC News -- Health)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Mar 14, 2009
At Wild Thyme Herb Garden, Cooley tends a large herb garden and stocks everything from medicinal herbs to vitamins and natural cleaning products. She has been in business since 1998. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Organic food an instant hit in Pune Mar 12, 2009
"These young kids opt for low-fat snacks which are baked, aloe vera juice is also a big seller as are the different types of ayurvedic medicinal herbs like ashwagandha' which are beneficial to health and help you deal with ailments.". Rakeshh Chandra started his health and organic food store in November 2007. (India Times, India)
Local organizer supports, explains medical marijuana issues Mar 3, 2009
According to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association, a registered non-profit organization dedicated to advocating the rights of Michigan's medical marijuana patients, marijuana has been known as a medicinal herb for thousands of years. Patients wishing to seek the use of marijuana as a treatment option must speak with their doctor about obtaining a medical marijuana certification. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Chamomile's Safety and Potential Si... Mar 3, 2009
Chamomile is generally considered to be very safe, both when compared to pharmaceutical medications and when compared to other medicinal herbs ... Fortunately, however, chamomile is generally considered to be very safe, both when compared to pharmaceutical medications and when compared to other medicinal herbs. (Suite101.com)
Edible Flowers for Victory Garden B... Feb 26, 2009
Some have known culinary purposes, while others are often used as medicinal herbs as well. Here are some top picks for flowering plants with edible blooms. (Suite101.com)
Fresh from the farm Feb 23, 2009
Om Prakash, chief of the Cow Protection Department of the RSS organization (India s largest Hindu nationalist group), trying to reassure a Times of London reporter in February, promised, It won t smell like urine and will be tasty, too, noting that medicinal herbs would be added and toxins removed. In addition to improved health, he said, India needs a domestic (and especially Hindu) beverage to compete with the foreign influence of Coca-Cola and Pepsi. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Natural Treatment for Gallstones Feb 19, 2009
One way to avoid dangerous treatments for gallstones is to use natural medicinal herbs to eliminate this painful condition. These herbs can help to eliminate gallstones without the need for surgery or other radical treatments. (Suite101.com)
Despite Health Risks, Many Try Cultural Aphrodisiacs Feb 13, 2009
Sandra Santana, who travels around the Amazon region in several South American countries to purchase medicinal herbs to sell at her popular shop in Newark's Brazilian neighborhood, said love remedies are among her most requested items. Most of the items she sells to improve sex drive are essentially energy boosters that contain vitamins, minerals and other elements to improve overall health, she said. (Fox News)
Prostacyclin Feb 12, 2009
Creation and Protective Properties of PGI2. Scientific nomenclature: (Z)-5-[(4R,5R)-5-hydroxy-4-(S,E)-3-hydroxyoct-1-enyl)hexahydro-2H-cyclopenta[b]furan-2-ylidene]pentanoic acid. (Suite101.com)
Sunday in the forest with Parisians at play Feb 8, 2009
t. During our visit a few months ago, a steady cluster of visitors paused to contemplate Cocteau's strikingly modern, Picasso-like murals of the crucifixion and resurrection surrounded by local medicinal herbs according to tradition, St. Blaise was a doctor. Cocteau is buried in the center of the chapel beneath an inscription carved in his distinctive handwriting: "Je reste avec vous" I remain with you. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
