This is a collection of links to the most important international news services concerning medicinal plants and alternative medicine with analyze & realize ag comments to them (updated 9 October 2003):
The American Botanical Council is the leading American non-profit-organization in the area of medicinal plants and phytopharmaceuticals with the goal of spreading scientific knowledge about the rational use of medicinal plants to the public. The internet page contains news which is accessible to everyone such as the database HerbClip and the magazine HerbalGram, which comes with a paid membership. http://www.herbalgram.org
This is the website of the Herb Research Foundation. News from science, legal affairs, politics and industry about medicinal plants world wide. http://www.herbs.org/current/topnews.html
The Alternative Medicine Home Page
An outstanding collection of links covering all areas of alternative Medicine, not only medicinal plants , but also therapies such as acupuncture for example. The links are well ordered in groups. http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Information about health, further education, clinical studies, news and events concerning alternative therapies such as information about the work of the center. http://nccam.nih.gov
Alternative Health News Online
A site made by journalists for patients and consumers who want a general understanding of the new developments in alternative healing, wellness, nutrition and diet. http://www.altmedicine.com
The Herb Growing & Marketing Network
A wide ranging collection of information and links about phytotherapy in the USA and world wide: From garding tips and kitchen recipes to the many Polynesian varieties. http://www.herbnet.com
MEDLINE Plus Health Information
Information about health, further education, clinical studies, news and events concerning alternative therapies such as information about the work of the center. http://medlineplus.gov
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