All the information you need to use herbs safely and effectively
HRF offers more than 200 Herb Information Packets on herbs, specific health conditions, and related topics. Each of these popular compilations contains carefully selected articles, studies, and/or discussions by experts. Most are 40-45 pages long (at least 30), and are continually updated to reflect current research.
Members save $2 on each as long as they remain members, and receive a FREE information packet of their choice when they join the Herb Research Foundation, and when they renew their membership.
Single herb packets contain comprehensive information on the use, safety, dosage, side effects, contraindications and known drug interactions for each herb.
Health condition/related topic packets contain information on a variety of herbs that may be beneficial in supporting health as related to each condition or topic.
Detox Info Pack: fasting, diet, herbs, sauna, colonic irrigation, chelation and others. Specific toxins examined are heavy metals, toxic chemicals, drugs, and conditions like colds/flus. Herbs are discussed at length, including which herbs aid specific organs of elimination in the body. Research studies are also included, as well as lifestyle suggestions to help the body in cleansing and maintaining good health. Herbs discussed include: milk thistle, goldenseal, yellow dock, dandelion, artichoke, celandine, turmeric, triphala, picrorhiza, nettles, cleavers, yarrow, mullein, coltsfoot, Siberian ginseng, echinacea, plantain, sage, burdock, pau d'arco, sarsaparilla, prickly ash, Oregon grape root, parsley, elderflower, and ginseng. Learn More
Herbal treatment options for diabetes, and the complications of diabetes. Nutritional, herbal, dietary, and lifestyle considerations are discussed. Herbs that contain constituents that have an insulin-type action in the body are examined. Experimental studies are also included. Herbs discussed include: onions, prickly pear cactus, garlic, fenugreek, bitter melon, brickellia, cinnamon, jambul, devil's club, dandelion, schisandra, ginger, ginseng, bilberry, gingko, cayenne, and gymnema sylvestre. Learn More
Information about the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. This packet gives information on general compliance with this act, and is geared towards people in the herb business. Learn More
Information about the digestive system and herbal medicine. Gastritis, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, appendicitis, gallstones, GERD, ulcer, leaky gut syndrome, flatulence and other conditions of the digestive system are addressed. Lifestyle suggestions, herbal tea recipes, acidophilus and nutritional therapy are discussed. Herbs mentioned include: hops, peppermint, slippery elm bark, flax, chamomile, ginger, aloe, fennel, artichoke, milk thistle, licorice, guggul, bromelain, turmeric, cayenne, centaury, and many more. Learn More
