Herbal
Medicine’ Advantages.
It is
recognized that usage of herbal medicines and natural remedies dates
back
millions of years ago. Archaeological
remains from early civilizations have revealed that plants were used in
burials
and other rituals. The earliest written account of herbal remedies
comes from China
and dates
back to 2800BC.
Herbal
medicines have had a chequered history ever since, in and out of favor
with the
great and the common man.
But throughout the
last 5000 or so years, it has continued
to develop until today, when in the light of growing concern about the
efficacy
and side effects of many synthetic drugs, herbal medicines are once again
providing a safe and natural alternative treatment for many everyday
complaints.
Among the listed
advantages of herbal medicines and natural alternatives are as follows:
- Herbs cost less than prescription drugs.
They are certainly much more convenient.
Without a prescription, you can go to the health food store and buy
whatever you want. However,
it is always wise to consult with your doctor first before taking any
medications. Natural does not necessarily mean
safe for you. Many natural substances can be harmful.
Alternative medications are treated as food, not medicines, because
they are considered "natural". They can be sold as dietary
supplements without a prescription. In
addition, herbal products may not be pure - they might have other
things in them, like plant pollen or contaminants that could make you
sick. At the present time, testing and standardized manufacturing of
herbal and other supplements is needed.
- Effectiveness and Potency are the reasons for seeking
alternative treatments include dissatisfaction with traditional
healthcare, although the efficacy of herbal medicines is mostly
subjective to the patient. Potency may vary, depending on
genetic variation of different strains of herbs, growing conditions,
timing and method of harvesting, exposure to air, light and moisture
over time and type of preservation.
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