Herbal & Supplement Sources Disclaimer ! This page is intended to be a guide to the online herbal literature. We take no responsibility for the information presented here or its use. Use with caution! Before using any of the herbs mentioned here, you should consult a trained professional (e.g., herbalist, pharmacist and/or physician) about their use, side-effects and any interactions with concurrent medications. This listing is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive; it is only a starting point in your journey of discovery. It is largely based on a course in Complementary and Alternative Medicine taught at UNC-CH School of Pharmacy as an elective by June McDermott. Neither she, UNC-CH or the School of Pharmacy bear any responsibility for this information. It is a class project for another elective course. Also bear in mind that the information cited herein is largely gleaned from the Internet, which is largely unmodulated. The information present on the Net can be useful and also can be erroneous! Just because it's there doesn't mean it's claims are valid or confirmed by clinical trials. Many companies are just trying to sell product indiscrimantly, without regard to utility or efficacy. Caveat emptor! First, let me give you some non-Net resources to call on: 1. Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine [1996] by M.S. Micozzi 2. The Healing Power of Herbs [1996] by M.T. Murray 3. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs [1996] by T.R. Covington 4. The Alternative Health & Medicine Encyclopedia [1995] By J.E. Marti 5. The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine [1991] by M.Murray List of Herbs Covered in Course Ginseng Hawthorn Feverfew Ginger Black Cohosh Blue Cohosh Licorice Goldenseal Valerian Ephedra Milk Thistle Chamomile Cayenne Gingko Biloba Saw Palmetto Echinacea St. Johns Wort Garlic Pau d'Arco Peppermint Bilberry Aloe Vera Evening Primrose Dong Quai Calendula Arnica Cranberry Grapeseed or Pinebark Tea Tree Oil Melissa Gugulipid Kava Green Tea Cat's Claw Dandelion Catnip List of Nutritional Supplements Melatonin Chromium Bioflavonoids Selenium Soya Lactobacillus acidophilus Glandular Products DHEA Essiac Coenzyme Q10 Glucosamine sulfate EDTA Essential Fatty Acids L-Glutamine L-Carnitine L-Lysine Each of the above herbs and supplements was the subject of a class literature search and presentation for discussion. Part of each literature search was a Web-based search of virtual databases, using search engines such as Alta Vista, Yahoo, Excite, etc. entering a search string for the appropriate herb or supplement. The results of these searches were included in the reference section of each talk without evaluation for specificity or generality. Below is a listing of some of the most general Web references and some specific to a certain topic. These links have been evaluated as being either useful sources for multiple herbs or supplements, or are very specific for an individual supplement. www.natures-solutions.com www.mothernature.com www.kcweb.com/herb/herbmain.htm www.a-better-way.com www.herbsinfo.com www.healthy.net/clinic/therapy/index.html www.viable-herbal.com www.botanical.com www.hawaiian-noniworks.com www.looksmart.com www.healthherbs.com www.erowid.com www.caringco.com www.frontierherb.com www.wholeherb.com www.healthy.net www.aloe-vera.org www.smartbasic.com www.tenzing.com www.veg.org/veg www.cats-claw.com www.healthfree.com www.nutrimed.com www.worldconsortium.com www.raisinrack.com www.daisan.co.jp www.drherbs.com www.ashapharma.com www.selenium.org www.chromium.edu www.chelation.com www.melatonin.com www.natmedsol.com www.gac.cpm.au www.dietitian.com www.efamol.com cgi.pathfinder.com/drweil There are many other herbal preparations and sources that are not covered by this page. These links are intended to be a starting point in your search for information about complementary and alternative medicine, not a definitive source of information.