EXHIBIT 23.1


               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

      We have issued our report dated October 13, 2004 on the consolidated
      balance sheets of American Health Products Corporation and Subsidiary as
      of June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of
      operations, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows of American
      Health Products Corporation and Subsidiary for the three years ended June
      30, 2004, included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
      June 30, 2004, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We
      hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of our report in the
      company's previously filed Registration Statement Nos. 333-28002 and
      333-81411.

      /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

      Chicago, Illinois
      October 13, 2004