| The_INCLEN_Trust International Clinical Epidemiology Network for research and training to improve efficiency and quality of healthcare for disadvantaged populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. |
| Inside_Medicine Offers descriptions of current research on a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions. |
| Life_and_Molecular_Medicine Interesting, eclectic collection of information and links regarding the latest developments in this new field and how these advances relate to your life. |
| Medical_Hypotheses A forum for the presentation and criticism of ideas in medicine and the related biomedical sciences. |
| National_Institutes_of_Health_(NIH) US Government department in charge of medical research. |
| SoCRA Educational and charitable nonprofit membership organization, offering educational programming and certification to clinical (health care) research professionals and others interested in clinical(heal |
| Survey_Research_Group Offers medical research questionnaires, women's health research, industry analysis, and health statistics in the medical research field. |
| The_UK_Health_Technology_Assessment_Programme Site contains details of program's many projects and publications; an NHS national research and development initiative. |
| U_S__Preventive_Services_Task_Force_(USPSTF) Panel of health care experts that evaluates the latest scientific evidence on clinical preventive services. |
| WebExhibits_Directory-Medicine Interesting topics in biomedicine. |
| About_com__Healthy_Herbs Weekly features and extras, product and book reviews, free newsletter, chat and bulletin board from About.com. |
| Alternative_Nature_Herbals Includes articles, herb profiles with horticulture and remedy information, a gallery of photographs, and links to other herbal sites. |
| American_Botanical_Council Provides information about the responsible use of herbs and phytomedicines. Includes news, information on their events, and a guide to common herbs. |
| BC_Herb_Growers_Association Provides information about the organization and its members, news, educational opportunities, and an online herb database. |
| Botanical_Dermatology_Database An electronic, searchable version of "Botanical Dermatology," by John Mitchell and Arthur Rook, which includes a botanical index. |
| Bouquet_Garni_Herbs Provides information about growing herbs, and using them for health, beauty, and cooking. |
| Culpeper\'s_Herbal_Online Full text of Culpeper's Complete Herbal (1653 edition). Includes breakdown by individual herb, directions for making remedies and catalog of simples. |
| The_Daisy_Institute Information and testimonials about using herbal remedies for various life-threatening diseases. |
| Diet-and-Health_net__Naturopathy Includes list of herbs using in naturopathic remedies, with information about their uses and hazards. |
| Directory_of_Herbs A list of herbs and plants and their magical properties. |
| Elchai\'s_Herbal_Lore_and_Remedies Information preparations and formulas, therapeutic terms, and ceremonial use. Also includes herb profiles with uses, actions, precautions, and active constituents. |
| Essiac_Information_Site Information about the herbal tea known as essiac, including history, controversial issues, scams, marketer ethics, product prices, and recipes. |
| Evening-Primrose-Oil_com Provides articles and information about the possible health uses of evening primrose oil, including PMS, autoimmune conditions, inflammation, and weight loss. |
| goodHealthinfo_net Seven Boston-area herbalists discuss their approaches to correcting imbalances in the body's energy, using herbs and muscle testing. |
| GreyWing’s_Herbal An online text with chapters about history, harvesting, drying, horticulture, preparations, and therapeutic actions. |
| Healing_Herbs An interactive community offering herbal information, recipes, chat, discussion groups, events, gardening information, and herb photos. |
| The_Herb_Coach An e-zine containing herbal and natural health news. |
| The_Herb_Index An online guide for herbs and supplements, includes scientific names and contra-indications. |
| Herb_Net Collection of resources, including herb profiles, a practitioner directory, and a calendar of events. |
| Herb_Research_Foundation Orgainization dedicated to researching and providing scientific information on the safety and health benefits of botanicals throughout the world from multiple medical traditions. Find information abou |
| The_Herb_Society_of_America Provides history and purpose, membership information, projects, programs, publications, calendar, conferences and scholarships. Includes herb profiles, seed exchange forum, and plant collection infor |
| Herb_Wisdom Includes information about toxicity, recipes, lore, history, remedies, and herbs for pets. |
| Herbal_Contraception Discussion of herbs that have been used through history to prevent conception, with modern observations on how they work. |
| The_Herbal_Encyclopedia Alphabetical listing of healing herbs, with information about medicinal and religious uses, and culivation. Also provides articles about safety, storage, remedies, recipes, and special uses. |
| Herbal_Legacy Offering herb information sponsored by Christopher Publications. Includes sections about recipes, ailments, formulas, programs and literature. |
| The_Herbal_Nexus Herbs, their uses, folklore, medical information, photos, and a bookstore. |
| Herbal_Safety Facts and safety information presented by the University of Texas El Paso. Includes an introduction to scientific monographs, herb fact sheets, articles, and presentations. |
| Herbs_for_Weight_Loss Article about effectiveness and safety of herbs for weight loss, including ephedra, hoodia gordonii, cayenne, green tea, seaweed, nettle, ginseng, cascara, and senna. |
| Herbs_Herbals Information about individual herbs, and instructions for making various types of herbal preparations. |
| Herbtalk_Discussion A free email discussion group with information about herb safety, remedies, and recipes. |
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