Tackling infertility with Chinese herbal medicine

A Federal Government-funded study at Adelaide University has found traditional Chinese herbal medicine to be more effective in the treatment of female infertility achieving, on average, a 60 per cent pregnancy rate over four months compared with 30 per cent achieved with standard Western drug treatment or IVF over 12 months.The study, called the Efficacy of Traditional CHM in the Management of ...

Filipino Herbal Medicine

The high cost of conventional medicine in the Philippines has seen a return to natural herbal remedies.

Balm of America: A Look Inside the Smithsonian's Medicine Cabinet

A cough and cold remedy offered by the Boston apothecary, Thomas Hollis, in the 19th century, Balm of America was a cure-all for our ills.

Are Supplements Safe?

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Whether it is for sexual enhancement, dietary purposes, or overall well being, Americans have reportedly spent more than $28 billion on various supplements.  They consume vitamins, amino acids, herbal ingredients, mineral ...

Mary Seacole, the Black "Lady With The Lamp"

I was reminded in a post today that February is "Black History Month". Usually, the emphasis is in the contribution "colored folk" have made to America, however, there are some other stories that . . .