Category Archives: Herbal Medicine

Arnica – Natural Anti-inflammatory

This is a description of Arnica from the University of Maryland Medical Center website. Arnica (Arnica montana) has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s and remains popular today. Applied topically as a cream, ointment, liniment, salve, or tincture, … Continue reading

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The Commission E Monographs

In 1978, the German government established an expert committee, the Commission E, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of over 300 herbs and herb combinations sold in Germany. The results of the Commission E were published as official monographs that … Continue reading

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