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The best books in alternative and complementary medicine by Aeon Books Publishing

At this time of the year we keep harvesting some of the most beautiful medicinal plants. Whether you are foraging in the wild, perhaps...

The effect of rosehip fruit on the incidence of urinary tract infection in the puerperium

“For many decades, rosehip or dog-rose (Rosa canina L.) was mainly known as a source of vitamin C, and the tea made from its fruit is...

Possible treatment for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy with combined inhalation aromatherapy

"Several therapeutic methods, including pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions, have been proposed for Nausea and Vomiting...

Herbal prescribing and safety

You may remember in our BOOKSHELF corner we reviewed the wonderful new book from Carole Guyett ‘The Herbalist's Guide to Pregnancy,...

The Herbalist's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Beyond

We just cannot leave from our Bookshelf section as yet: we have more goodies for you! A lovely discount coupon for the excellent new book...

Comparing the Effects of Yarrow, Honey and Breast Milk for Healing Nipple Fissure

This review is a rather useful aid to breast-feeding mothers as our all-about-plants columnist dr. Péter Babulka highlights a study that...

Anxiolytic Effect of Aromatherapy during the First Stage of Labour

Sometimes information arrives just the right time, to deliver a message or inspire in some ways, whether we learn something new or...