Herbal medicine and pharmacology are essential components of holistic care under the Traditional Chinese Medicine Framework. In this guide, we have provided some resources that will help you in your research of Herbal Medicine and Pharmacology. Books and Audio resources can be checked out by clicking on their title.
Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism:
Online access from 2006 to 2011
A quarterly journal focusing on pharmacology, phytochemistry, and the clinical applications of herbology and medicinal plants. See the Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine (below) for issues released after 2011.
Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine:
Online access from 2012 to present
A quarterly journal focusing on pharmacology, phytochemistry, and the clinical applications of herbology and medicinal plants.
Chinese Herbal Medicines:
Online access from 2009 to 2012
A Chinese language journal relevant to Chinese herbal medicine.
Journal of Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics:
Online access from 2010 to present
Find high quality, peer-reviewed research, general articles and reviews relevant to pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics.
Clinical Pharmacology: Advances and Applications:
Online access from 2010 to present
A peer-reviewed resource pertinent to pharmacology research.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics:
Online access from 1997 to 2012
Locate resources focused on the result of drugs on the human gastrointestinal and hepato-biliary systems.
Annual Review of Pharmacology and Toxicology:
Online access from 1997 to 2005
Covers any new or noteworthy developments in the field of Pharmacology.
Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology:
Online access from 2008 to present
A resource for medical health professionals seeking current information about drug therapies, drug interactions and safety, as well as topics in pharmacoeconomics.
HerbalGram:
Online access from 1990 to present
Print access from 1983 to present
A peer-reviewed resource for articles, conference reports and reviews relevant to the history and use of medicinal plants.
This is a sampling of books in our collections relating to Herbal Medicine and Pharmacology. To find more, please search the library using Primo or look through section QV in the stacks.
Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines: The Clinical Desk Reference by Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases:
Comprehensive list of the chemical composition of common herbs.
HerbMed:
Electronic herbal database, which provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health. It is an impartial, evidence-based information resource provided by the nonprofit Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc.
National Library of Medicine resource with research and resources on herbal medicine.
Classical Pearls:
The Classical Pearls Herbal Formulas™ product line is an organic offspring of Dr. Heiner Fruehauf's prolific career in the research, teaching, and practice of Chinese medicine. Fruehauf is at the forefront of a global movement to return to the true roots of Chinese medicine.
Classical Chinese Medicine:
This site features articles, videos, lectures, and practical demonstrations by Heiner Fruehauf, Ph.D., L.Ac, and a group of like-minded scholars in China seeking to honor and restore the classical origins of Chinese medicine. Additional content in the Associates Forum is available to OCOM students, faculty and staff.
*Note: The USER ID / PASSWORD needed for this database are provided by library staff.
Here are some resources that exist within the Portland area:
Blue Poppy is a TCM supplies and book wholesaler. Operating for over 40 years, Blue Poppy has acupuncture needles, books, and herbal medicine in stock.
Golden Cabinet is an herbal medicinary located conveniently on SE Hawthorne. Custom formulas can be ordered directly from Golden Cabinet making for easy and convenient treatment.
Wing Ming Herbs sells a variety of TCM herbs such as cordyceps, teas, and many others. They also carry some groceries, making it a truly one-stop shop.
The OCOM Medicinary stocks over 350 bulk and granule herbs. Herb orders and prescription pickups are available at both the Hollywood and downtown clincs.
