Herbal medicine
Different cultures throughout history have been using herbal medicine for the healing effects of the herbs and to help treat health problems. Today we are experiencing resurgence in herbal medicine. The herbs that we are turning to for our health issues has us linked to the ancient practices from China, India and Egypt where there is written documents of herbal medicines dating back to 5,000 years.
Galen a Roman doctor and Hippocrates a Greek doctor both put down standards for using herbal treatments that became the foundation of plant based medicine. Perception has it that herbal and modern medicine are quite separate but almost 75 percent of medications are originated from plants.
However, modern medication which separates the chemical mixtures, herbals on the other hand contain individual traits that each work together to heal and nourish for an even greater effect. Herbal medicine intends to treat not only the symptoms of an illness, but the whole person and strengthens the body’s own healing abilities.
Medicinal plants have been used as teas and pill form to be taken internally and extracts applied directly to the skin as a compress, or salve. They have been added to baths and vaporizers. Herbal medicine is extremely helpful in treating mild symptoms and chronic illnesses. It is also very effective for preventing illness by strengthening the immune system and stimulates the body’s natural tendency to heal.
The most common used herbs are:
Echinacea, St John’s Wort, Gingko and Valerian, using these herbs correctly will treat many ailments with very few side effects. There are some herbs that women, if pregnant or nursing can safely take, however always talk to your doctor before taking any of these herbs.
Galen a Roman doctor and Hippocrates a Greek doctor both put down standards for using herbal treatments that became the foundation of plant based medicine. Perception has it that herbal and modern medicine are quite separate but almost 75 percent of medications are originated from plants.
However, modern medication which separates the chemical mixtures, herbals on the other hand contain individual traits that each work together to heal and nourish for an even greater effect. Herbal medicine intends to treat not only the symptoms of an illness, but the whole person and strengthens the body’s own healing abilities.
Medicinal plants have been used as teas and pill form to be taken internally and extracts applied directly to the skin as a compress, or salve. They have been added to baths and vaporizers. Herbal medicine is extremely helpful in treating mild symptoms and chronic illnesses. It is also very effective for preventing illness by strengthening the immune system and stimulates the body’s natural tendency to heal.
The most common used herbs are:
Echinacea, St John’s Wort, Gingko and Valerian, using these herbs correctly will treat many ailments with very few side effects. There are some herbs that women, if pregnant or nursing can safely take, however always talk to your doctor before taking any of these herbs.
Herbal Remedies
Herbal remedies: are very effective for sleep or mood disorders. Valerian helps treat insomnia. St John’s Wort helps with anxiety.
Skin conditions- Calendula can sooth itchy skin and Tea Tree oil is a disinfectant. Aloe heals burns and cuts.
Kidney and bladder problems- dandelion and horsetail can help.
Colds, flu, or infections- herbs such as Echinacea and Lapacha will help stimulate the immune system.
Respiratory system- Garlic helps the lungs to fight infection and the digestive problems can be relieved with basil, fennel, or peppermint.
Skin conditions- Calendula can sooth itchy skin and Tea Tree oil is a disinfectant. Aloe heals burns and cuts.
Kidney and bladder problems- dandelion and horsetail can help.
Colds, flu, or infections- herbs such as Echinacea and Lapacha will help stimulate the immune system.
Respiratory system- Garlic helps the lungs to fight infection and the digestive problems can be relieved with basil, fennel, or peppermint.
Medicinal Herbs
Medicinal herbs contain a combination of alkaloids, vitamins, minerals, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, carotenoids, and oils. These are some that possess different healing qualities for healing. Plants can be used as an astringent, analgesic, antiseptic, antibacterial, diuretic, or anti-inflammatory to name a few.
Herbs can stimulate immunity; remove toxins from the blood, help flush out your kidneys, and apply other actions that will promote good health. Herbs can also have an effect on the mind, by soothing tension, depression, and anxiety.
Herbs can stimulate immunity; remove toxins from the blood, help flush out your kidneys, and apply other actions that will promote good health. Herbs can also have an effect on the mind, by soothing tension, depression, and anxiety.
Modern medicine
Modern medicine is seeing a strong interest in herbal medicine so there is more trained herbalist and naturopaths surfacing, which in modern medicine there are few courses offered at medical schools.
Growing herbs is easy and very economical. Dry the plants in a well-ventilated room, store them in dark bottles with tight lids to protect them from moisture.
Growing herbs is easy and very economical. Dry the plants in a well-ventilated room, store them in dark bottles with tight lids to protect them from moisture.
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