Herbal medicine, also known as herbalism or botanical medicine is a method of treating health-related issues, based on the use of plants or plant extracts that may be eaten or applied to the skin.
Herbal remedies are well rooted in medical practice. Since ancient times, doctors have collected information about herbs to treat a variety of illnesses and to assist with bodily functions.
As a result, more than a quarter of all medicines used today contain active ingredients derived from those same ancient plants. While herbal medicine is not a licensed profession in theUnited States, herbal remedies, in the form of extracts, tinctures, capsules and tablets, as well as teas, may be recommended by healthcare professionals.
Herbal medicine blurs the line between foods and medicines. Using herbs and spices that have a disease-preventive affect in foods is one of the best ways to take advantage of their healing power.Herbal medicine has been used to treat or alleviate virtually every possible medical condition.
Some of the most popular herbal remedies and conditions for which they are used include:
- Aloe – used topically for minor burns, sunburns, skin irritation or inflammation
- Chamomile Tea – ingested for upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion and colic
- Echinacea – ingested for colds, flu and sore throat
- Garlic – ingested to possible reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, treat fungal infections and colds
- Ginger – ingested for nausea and motion sickness and as an anti-inflammatory
- Peppermint Tea – ingested for indigestion, nausea and other digestive problems
- Tea Tree Oil – applied topically for fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and fungal infections of the toenails and fingernails
- Tumeric – ingested to combat inflammation and protect agains cancer and Alzheimers disease
This information is solely for informational purposes. It is not intended to be medical advice. Before undertaking any course of treatment, you should seek the advice of your phsician or other health care provider.
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