31.   A decongestant extracted from an Asian plant, ephedrine is commonly found in herbal medicines.

32.   A representative of the World Health Organization said today the process could allow standardization of herbal medicines used widely around the world.

33.   A review of clinical trials over the last decade has found mounting evidence that some herbal medicines can be effective in treating mild psychiatric symptoms.

34.   Advocates say that businesses plan to do everything from turning peasants into low-wage employees to patenting the herbal medicines the Indians have long used.

35.   Acupuncture, massage therapy and herbal medicines are part of this medical philosophy designed to balance the mind, body and spirit.

36.   But somehow I want to know herbal medicine.

37.   Caribbeans, Hispanics and Russians alike use herbal medicine, although often in different preparations.

38.   Chinese herbal medicine practitioners in the United States say mu tong is also sold here, usually mixed with other herbs.

39.   Chinese herbal medicine.

40.   Chunhan Zhu, who practices acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in Newton, says that sort of human interaction has always been a cornerstone of complementary medicine.