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Materia Medica Additional Resources



Purple Sage Herbs
A series of detailed monographs on the medicinal uses of over 150 plants.
http://www.purplesage.org.uk/

Aloe Vera Studies Organization
Reviewing the truth vs. the hype surrounding Aloe Vera, what it can and cannot do. Reviews internal and skin applications.
http://www.aloe-vera.org

Sutherlandia Dot Org - Information and links
Sutherlandia frutescens: its uses, history, sources, chemistry, doses, side effects and contraindications.
http://www.sutherlandia.org

Saw Palmetto Harvesting Company
Library index with information and specifications. Copies of Clinical Studies and other publications.
http://www.sawpalmetto.com/libindex.html

Gentian
Gentian, a digestive system bitter.
http://www.friedli.com/herbs/gentian1.html

Jiaogulan
Description of Jiaogulan, also known as Southern Ginseng or Xiancao ("Immortality Herb"), considered health-giving and anti-aging.
http://www.jiaogulan.net/Jiaogulan.htm

Salkhino
Information on the treatment of nonspecific inflammatory diseases using this vegetable preparation.
http://salkhino.gq.nu

Maca root
Information on Maca Root (Lepidium peruvianum Chacon).
http://ahealthya.com/maca.htm

Uva Ursi - Arctostaphylos
Also known as Bearberry, includes appearance, habitat, medicinal uses, preparation and dosage.
http://medplant.nmsu.edu/ursi.htm

Sceletium Dot Org
Sceletium Tortuosum, its uses, history, sources, chemistry, doses, side effects and contraindications.
http://www.sceletium.org