Sutherlandia as Support for Immune Dysfunction by Salmaan Dalvi PhD In this article Dr Dalvi introduces us to the properties of Sutherlandia, a traditional remedy with a recorded history of safe usage dating back over 100 years.

Adaptogen - Eleutherococcus Senticosus Maxim Shrub by Dr Moira Williams Medically trained Dr Williams focuses on the most renowned and most widely researched adaptogen, Eleutherococcus senticosus maxim, a shrub whose root has been found to enhance the body's ability to cope with internal and external stressors without harmful side effects. 

Devil’s Claw – The Herbal solution to the North-South Divide? by Liz Wickham Can a Humble Desert Plant Solve Problems of Northern Hemisphere Lifestyle and Southern Hemisphere Economics?

The Incredible Journey of Herbal Medicine by Jill Rosemary Davies The article describes the huge benefits to health achieved by the use of herbal medicines, looking particularly at certain herbs that have made an immense difference in relieving the common, but unpleasant, side effects of the menopause, which affect 80% of menopausal women.

Kigelia Africana for Skin Conditions by Ming Majoe MRPharmS Herbal relief for eczema and psoriasis using the African herbal remedy Kigelia africana

Tisanes and their use for minor ailments by Barbara Payne The art of making tisanes is a very ancient, (documentation goes as far back as Anglo Saxon times in Britain), and a beneficial way of helping to alleviate minor ailments which present themselves from time to time in all of us. They are also useful for treating those with delicate constitutions such as the very old and frail or those who are convalescent

Neem: An Ancient Cure for a Modern World by Julia Cornborough  The Neem tree (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) has been known as the wonder tree for centuries in the Indian subcontinent. It has become important in the global context today because it offers answers to the major concerns facing mankind.

Herbal Medicine, Antibiotics and the Immune System by Neil Clegg MCPP Since the discovery of Penicillin antibiotics have come a long way. Ironically today Penicillin is rarely used as bacteria have become resistant. As each new family of antibiotics is developed, the bacteria they were developed to destroy become resistant.

Herbs – at the Forefront of Modern Medicine by Anne McIntyre The world of herbal medicine offers a wide range of applications and treatments on several different levels, ranging from everyday over-the-counter remedies for more symptomatic relief of minor ailments, to individualised prescriptions prepared specifically for patients after in depth consultation with a qualified medical herbalist.

Traditional Herbal Medicine in Bolivia, South America by Dr Vivian Nadya Lunny, M.D Bolivia, a country in the very heart of South America, is a country of contrasts and traditions. There are three very distinctive geographical regions, namely the High Andean plateau, the region of the valleys, El Chapare, and the tropical, Amazonian region.

Vitex agnus castus: A review by Dee Atkinson  The species name Agnus castus originates from the Greek agnos castus, meaning chaste, as the Greeks thought the plant calmed sexual passion. Its common name of caste berry and monks pepper also gives some indication of its historical usage.

Chinese Herbal Medicine in the West by Stefan Chmelik   Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) is a relative newcomer in the West compared to acupuncture, which has had a significant profile since Nixon’s trip to China in the seventies.
    

Devil's Claw: Sustainable Harvesting of and Fair Trade in Medicinal Plants by James Leith As concerns grow about the increasing and often unsustainable exploitation of medicinal plants worldwide, a project in Namibia is successfully demonstrating how environmentally sustainable practice can be combined with fair trade, community control and extremely high quality and competitively priced produce.

Devil's Claw: Therapeutic Uses by Laura Stannard Devil's claw is a perennial plant, common in the southern and eastern parts of Africa, particularly the former Transvaal.

Mahonia aquifolium The new herbal treatment for psoriasis and eczema by Dr Maher Succar It is encouraging to learn that researchers have discovered an effective new herbal treatment from a plant known as Mahonia aquifolium (otherwise known as 'Oregon Grape Root') which has been found to effectively alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis in over eighty per cent of psoriasis sufferers.