Welcome to the *"Rosehips Folk Art Gallery" where Mary Green gets married and Uncle Buddy contemplates the landscape. Only this countryside carries an abundance of treasures, otherwise known as herbs. Rosehips is used to treat nephritis, scurvy, common sore throat, and yes, even cancer;  this is only the first herb being re-evaluated by the British Regulatory Counsel this year.

Another plant receiving much acclaim today is Echinacea, which effects are similar to rosehips, but is shown to be a much more powerful immune system enhancing agent. Mature women are particularly fond of this herb because of its promising quality of life elevating properties. The British Regulatory Counsel has published the home page: "Menopause On-Line" as a testament to this new social phenomenon. 

In America students are increasingly turning to Ginkgo Biloba for its "mind power" qualities.' This herb is known to prompt stronger cognitive abilities; One remembers much more and consequently performs better on tests when used regularly. 

One of the most popular of the homeopathic items is Ginseng. Korean Ginseng has been on the market for its immune system, circulatory system, sexual function and physical endurance enhancement properties for years. It is also accredited for anti-aging, blood purification and has been used to ease symptoms of chronic diseases such as cancer and aids. Ginseng has been known to inhibit the production of carcinogens, Urethane and tumor cells.

Of most interest, new modern approaches for bi-polar behavior may prove to be found in a plant, which has been with us for hundreds of years. Hypericum or St. John's wort is reportedly rising to the top in the war against clinical depression worldwide.

In Germany, studies on the herb's antidepressant qualities have resulted in their government regulating the plant, as if it were a drug. In America, St. John's wort has been hailed as "Nature's Prozac" and is becoming a center of interest for a new global awareness.

In England, the British Regulatory Counsel has gone all out with Hypericum, prompting new innovative product campaigns. Such items as "St. John's wort Herbal Relief Herbal drops" and "Lobelia/St. John's wort combination as a Tobacco Deter" are already on the over-the-counter market. Such items as "Weight Lose" and "Energy Gain" products are on the drawing board now and should hit the market by the year 2001.

This does not suggest any patients with clinical depression should irresponsibly drop their doctor prescriptions, rather consult your psychiatrist first. Your physician will know what is best in accordance to your medical history. Prompting an open discussion with your medical-care worker is advised.