Dear Readers, you might be interested to see how a "monograph" style report on an herb is done. Here you will find that kind of presentation for Devil's Claw, a traditional and scientifically corroborated remedy for arthritis. The categories below are typical of how herbalists organize information about a plant. I have spread you the references at the end. Other than that, this will show you what types of information are considered when investigating a medicinal plant.
Other Names
What Is It?
Medicinal History
Habitat & Cultivation
How It Works
Contemporary Uses
Potential Risks, Safety issues and concerns
Contraindications
Potentially harmful drug interactions
Allergy precautions
Usage Tips
Product Choosing/Buying Tips
Devil's Claw Root helps muscular pain.
Devil's claw review proves positive.
Fun Facts/Trivia
Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter who researches natural remedies all over the world, from the Amazon to Siberia. He teaches ethnobotany at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he is Explorer In Residence. Chris advises herbal, cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies and is a regular guest on radio and TV programs worldwide. His field research is largely sponsored by Naturex of Avignon, France. Read more at www.MedicineHunter.com
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