Division of Pharmacognosy, Institute of Natural Medicine-University of Toyama
May 7, 2012 | Author najib
Traditional medicine is regarded as accumulation of the experience intellect that humans have been performed the prevention and treatment of diseases utilizing the natural providence and blessings. With a mission, Institute of Natural Medicine aims to contribute the evaluation of traditional medicine(s) scientifically using high technology that have been developed remarkably in late years, for constructing a new medical and pharmaceutical system with harmonization between the Eastern and Western medical systems, and to establishing holistic medical cares including the maintenance of natural environment. Read the rest of this entry »
Pharmacognosy & Chemistry of Natural Products, Kanazawa University
May 7, 2012 | Author najib
This website will provide you with multiple information including our Faculty’s history, education principles, education purpose, research areas and substance, research achievements, and research life. I hope the information provided here would enrich your understanding of our Faculty.
Currently, we hold two parallel courses, “Pharmacy” and “Pharmaceutical Science.” The former aims mainly to educate sophisticated pharmacists who will be able to adjust and correspond to the rapid sophistication and advancement of medical technologies. The later, on the other hand, aims to educate researchers that would be able to lead in the field of pharmaceutical science and life science not only in Japan but throughout the world. “Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Science” is an academic field, which focuses on substances that directly correlates to life. Hence, in order to become a pioneer in this field, a wide variety of knowledge is inevitable. Read the rest of this entry »
World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies
April 21, 2012 | Author najib
Introduction
World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), approved by the State Council of P.R.China and registered in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, P.R.China, is an international academic organization with its headquarters in Beijing. Its current Chairman is Ms. She Jing, Former Vice-Minister of Health and Former Director of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, P.R.China. Currently, WFCMS has 195 chinese medicine societies in 57 countries and regions. The Secretariat, an organ operating under WFCMS, is responsible for WFCMS’s functionary management.
At present, the Secretariat possesses General Office, Academic Department, International Liaison Department Finance Department. Department of International Standardization, Department of International Examination, Department of International Training, Department of Talent Exchange, Department of Information Service (website of WFCMS), Department of Project Management I, Department of Project Management II, Chinese Medicine Research Institute, World Chinese Medicine, Medicine Cooperation Dept Ⅰ, Prize Office and etc. Read the rest of this entry »
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KNApSAcK : A Comprehensive Species-Metabolite Relationship Database
April 6, 2012 | Author najib
Introduction
The KNApSAcK package when installed in the user’s computer provides tool for analyzing his/her own datasets of mass spectra that are prepared according to a particular format, as well as for retrieving information on metabolites by entering the name of a metabolite, the name of an organism, molecular weight or molecular formula. A list of metabolites that are associated to a taxonomic class can be obtained by search with the taxonomic name, from which information of individual metabolites can be retrieved. Read the rest of this entry »
Siddha Applied Science Institute (SASI)
April 6, 2012 | Author najib
About
Siddha Applied Science Institute (SASI) was founded by Sri. Pranaji of Pranashakty International to promote the ancient science of Siddha (Siddha Vaidyam). Sri. Pranaji, comes from a spiritual lineage that has deep roots in Siddha sciences. It is his aim to promote the ancient science of the Siddha’s in a way that’s applicable to the present day world. Science has changed drastically over the years, with many alternative medicines being rediscovered as highly beneficial to people. There has been little efforts to convert Siddha medicine, the oldest of all medical systems into applications that are useful for the present generation. Siddha medicine is considered one of the most practical approaches in treatment. Ayurveda is considered to be an offshoot of this amazing filed of applied medicine. SASI is focused on converging Siddha system of medicine, alchemy and spiritual sciences into a common platform to provide highly effective wellness solutions. In this view SASI has entered into applied research that will lead to development of new herbal drug formulations based on ancient Siddha texts many of them which are still unknown to mankind. Read the rest of this entry »
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
April 6, 2012 | Author najib
Introduction to TCM
With a history of 2000 to 3000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has formed a unique system to diagnose and cure illness. The TCM approach is fundamentally different from that of Western medicine. In TCM, the understanding of the human body is based on the holistic understanding of the universe as described in Daoism, and the treatment of illness is based primarily on the diagnosis and differentiation of syndromes.
The TCM approach treats zang–fu organs as the core of the human body. Tissue and organs are connected through a network of channels and blood vessels inside human body. Qi (or Chi) acts as some kind of carrier of information that is expressed externally through jingluo system. Pathologically, a dysfunction of the zang-fu organs may be reflected on the body surface through the network, and meanwhile, Read the rest of this entry »
The Ayurvedic Institute
March 13, 2012 | Author najib
Ayurveda
Ayurveda, the science of life, has brought true health and wellness to millions of individuals throughout the ages with simple changes in daily living practices. Incorporating just a few of these proven methods into your lifestyle can bring about radical changes in your life.
This ancient art of healing has been practiced continuously for over 5,000 years. The principles of many natural healing systems now familiar in the West, such as Homeopathy and Polarity Therapy, have their roots in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic practices restore the balance and harmony of the individual, resulting in self-healing, good health and longevity.
Our Purpose
The Ayurvedic Institute is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that teaches the principles and practices of Ayurveda, the ancient science of life. We provide authentic education in a supportive environment that encourages the integration of Ayurveda by individuals into their daily living and by health care professionals into their clinical practices. Read the rest of this entry »
Kampo
March 13, 2012 | Author najib
Kampō (or Kanpō) is a traditional Japanese therapeutic system, the bulk of which is derived from the classical Chinese medicine that came to Japan in the 5th and 6th centuries. Over the years, the Japanese have created unique diagnosis methods, herbal formulas, and therapeutic approaches.
Kampo includes most of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) modalities including acupuncture, moxibustion (heat therapy), Anma (or Tuina, an ancient massage technique and the basis of Shiatsu therapy), diet, and herbal medicine.
Kampo.ca is a website primarily devoted to discussing Kampo herbal medicine. For information on Japanese acupuncture and moxibustion, please visit Acupuncture-Treatment.com.
URL : http://www.kampo.ca/
Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute
March 7, 2012 | Author najib
Our website contains many full-length articles on Chinese herbology. The following articles focus on revealing key differences between clinical Chinese herbology and western, or European, styles of herbalism. The last two articles explain worldwide trends in politics, economics, and regulation that every herbalist and aspiring herbalist should consider before making educational and career choices.
Correct and incorrect ways of choosing herbs. This introduction to Chinese herbology discusses reveals how and how not to use ginseng and rhubarb root, and contrasts a more symptomatic approach in choosing herbs with a method for matching herbs to whole-body patterns of symptoms and signs. Read the rest of this entry »
NaturalPedia
March 1, 2012 | Author najib
The NaturalNews Network is a non-profit collection of public education websites covering topics that empower individuals to make positive changes in their health, environmental sensitivity, consumer choices and informed skepticism. The NaturalNews Network is owned and operated by Truth Publishing International, Ltd., a Taiwan corporation. It is not recognized as a 501(c)3 non-profit in the United States, but it operates without a profit incentive, and its key writer, Mike Adams, receives absolutely no payment for his time, articles or books other than reimbursement for items purchased in order to conduct product reviews. Read the rest of this entry »
