Researchers from Germany have reported that herbal preparations given to alleviate menopausal symptoms may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.

St John’s Wort has the botanical name Hypericum perforatum. Today it has become known as the king of herbal antidepressants. St johns wort has been used medicinally since ancient Greek times when, it is believed, the father of medicine Hippocrates used it to rid the body of evil spirits.

Herbal Medicine can play a valuable role in achieving a healthy gut flora by working with the patient's intrinsic organisms as outlined here

ENDOBIOGENIC MEDICINE is a new and interesting concept that uses a neuroendocrine approach to herbal medicines

Yet again scientific studies validate the use of herbal medicines. In this case as an adjunct to cancer treatment

An interesting, factual and beautiful piece of research from a colleague and friend Rosari Kingston, outlining the fascinating history of medicine in Ireland

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a form of dyspepsia. It’s a condition where stomach acid and enzymes flow backward from the stomach into the esophagus, causing inflammation and pain in the esophagus.

The typical Irish diet that is high in simple carbohydrates--white flour, processed salt, and processed food--is aging us. We are getting all the bulk without the nutrients, plus adding to our propensity for developing real food cravings.

Normal or desirable blood pressure is a reading of 120/80, which is said as Systolic/Diastolic. A little above or below this mark is ok. High blood pressure (Hypertension) is anything above 140/90

More than 300 million people worldwide -- about 6 to 7 percent of men and 15 to 18 percent of women -- suffer from severe migraine headaches, yet to this day, it’s one of the least understood medical disorders.

For more than 5,000 years, turmeric has been an important part of traditional medicine in India, traditional Chinese medicine and more recently it has earned its place in Western herbal medicine.

I get asked allot by medical professionals and the lay person about the scientific evidence available supporting herbal medicines, this following article reviews the current evidence for some of the popular herbal medicines i use on a daily basis at the clinic

New research shows that Herbal Medicines Help Digestive Problems Better Than Drugs

Not only is Type 2 diabetes now appearing in younger people but its also appearing in the general population in epidemic proportions

An estimated one in eight people in Ireland suffer from sinusitis of some form. For some this can be mild and for others this can be a debilitating condition.

After many years researching herbal medicines, and what improves their efface in treating illness, I have come to the conclusion that it is essential to use organically grown plants if one is going to use herbs as medicine.

Sometimes people say to me that "Ive tried herbal medicine and it did nothing for me" and when i quiz them further on where they got there herbs and instructions on dose etc. its always pretty obvious why the herbs had no effect. Its very important when using herbal medicines to use good quality herbal preparations. So what defines Quality?

Ginkgo biloba is a remarkable natural medicine with multiple applications. The research on this herb is ongoing and is moving at a rapid pace. I feel Ginkgo has already established its place as a possible front line medicine for treating Dementia and vascular disease, and with the continuous positive results form more current research I feel it will soon be established for use in the treatment and prevention of oxidative stress and possible many more common health problems.

Western herbal medicine has its roots both in the indigenous practices of the British Isles (Bryce, 1988), and in the European and Greco-Roman traditions, and can be traced back to prominent physicians such as Hippocrates (Acker, 1995).

Crataegus spp.(Hawthorn) and derived extracts are rich in polyphenols and are currently prescribed to treat moderate heart failure, nervousness and sleep disorders. Hawthorn leaf and berry are cardioprotective, hypotensive, peripheral vasodilator, antiarrhythmic, antioxidant, mild astringent and collagen stabilizing

What is herbal medicine? Herbal Medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease. It is the oldest known form of medicine.

Yet another scientific study on Echineace concludes its effecasy. Charles Clover today reports in the Irish Independent how the medicinal plant Echineace decreased the risk of catching a cold by 58%

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens), a herbal medicine, provides mild to moderate improvement in urinary symptoms and flow measures for men with enlarged prostate glands (benign prostatic hyperplasia).