David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHA superficial vesiculopustular skin infection
Impetigo is an infection of the skin caused by either a str
This section has been written in an attempt to provide an insight for the herbalist about allopathic research and use of plants in oncology. It is by no means comprehensive, and is not meant to imply any endorsement of the techniques or principles.
Melissa officinalis
Part Used : Dried aerial parts, or fresh in season.
Constituents :
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that involves not only the joints but other connective tissue as well. The majority of the more than five million cases seen in the U.S. have appeared in persons between the ages of 20...
An Herbal Contribution to Preventive Medicine ;Balance and harmony are the key to successful preventive
The term anti-cancer herb is all too emotive and can build up false hopes. The National Cancer Institute defines these terms in the following way A cytotoxic agent is toxic to tumors in laboratory cultures. Anti-tumor activity occurs if this...
The Immune System and its Specific Problems ;The array of information concerning the immune system an
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection of sensory nerve cells caused by the same virus (Varicella zoster) that causes chicken pox. The virus remains latent in the dorsal root ganglia of the spinal cord after the initial attack of chicken...
Infection of the Prostate Gland.
A number of symptoms are found including an aching pain in the area of the prostate, p
The common cold is a virus infection of the upper respiratory tract. There are many different strains of virus which can cause cold symptoms, and these are constantly mutating. While the mucous membranes of the nose and throat are inflamed as a...
