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Herbal
Medicine, also referred to as Herbalism
or Botanical Medicine, is the oldest healthcare
known to mankind. Herbal medicine is the
utilization of herbs for therapy or medicinal
purposes. Derived from plants, herbs are
used for their medicine, aroma and spice.
Herb plants produce and comprise a mariyad
of chemical substances that interact with
our bodies. From food, to clothing, to medicine
and even shelter; plants have proven invaluable
throughout the history of mankind. Through
trial and error and based on observations
of wildlife, plants have been developed
for medicinal use. Over the centuries, mankind
has documented the medicinal value of herbs.
Most of our medicines used today are derived
from native cultures. Approximately 25%
of prescription drugs in the US contain
at least one active plant material ingredient.
Currently, over 4 billion people or 80%
of the world population use herbal medicine
for some forms of healthcare. Ayurvedic
practitioners, homeopathic practitioners,
naturopathic practitioners, traditional
Oriental practitioners and Native American
Indians commonly utilize herbal medicine.
Today, pharmaceutical companies are extensively
researching rain forest plant materials
for their medicinal potential.
Herbs remain the foundation for a large
amount of commercial medications used today
for treatment of heart disease, blood pressure
regulation, pain remedies, asthma and other
health problems. A prime example of herbal
medicine is the foxglove plant. Used since
1775, this powdered leaf is known as the
cardiac stimulant digitalis which preserves
life in millions of heart patients in modern
society. From Aloe to St. John's Wort, herbal
medicines are mainstream in modern civilization.
To learn more about the benefits of herbal
medicine, peruse our site for the latest
holistic health remedies today.
Herbal
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About the Author
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