Herbal medicine is a form of alternative treatment that includes a use of different plants and plant extracts. It is one of the effective and safe treatment options, used to treat various ailments. Read on to know more about the benefits of herbal medicine. A basic system of herbal medicine includes Ayurvedic herbalism, traditional Chinese herbalism and Western herbalism. Various herbs are known for having amazing medicinal properties. Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of health care. Use of herbs has been practiced for several centuries to cure a number of illnesses. Herbal medicines can be taken in the form of tablets, extracts, teas, essential oils or ointments. They can be used safely, without causing any side effects.
Ephedra is an appetite suppressant. It is used to treat asthma or bronchitis. Echinacea helps strengthen immune system and protects from flu and common cold. Feverfew is used to prevent migraine headache and also helps manage allergies, rheumatic disease and arthritis. Kava-kava is used to treat stress, anxiety and restlessness. Ginkgo increases oxygenation and blood circulation and helps improve memory and concentration. Valerian is a muscle relaxant and a mild sedative and helps deal with insomnia. Ginger decreases and prevents vertigo, nausea and vomiting.
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123, now tell us any herbal medicine or combination of such medicines which is not surpassed by modern synthetic versions of the same or by entirely new medicines.

You gotta like a health system that tells you to seek out the Strychnine tree (Strychnos nux-vomica) (aka Nux vomica) if you have digestive problems.


Q. "What kind of results have you had using nux vomica?"

A. "No complaints. None whatsoever!"

I'm an advocate of herbal remedies but people do need to really understand that "Natural" does not always mean "Safe".

Some things, like ginger, are incredibly unlikely to cause any trouble but other herbal and traditional remedies can be quite dangerous- Ephedra, for example, can be used to alleviate some respiratory ailments but can also cause heart troubles.

Feverfew, effective for fever, headaches and, for some, arthritic pain can cause reproductive problems for women.

Valerian (which tastes and smells like fermented sweatsocks and from which Valium is derived) is almost as addictive as the pharmacutical compound and can, for the predisposed or taken in too large a dose, cause respiratory failure.
... and so on.

Also, some herbs cannot be used together and are contraindicated by some prescription and over the counter meds.

My point being that while herbal medicine IS often a viable option, people need to treat it as medicine... do your research, check with different sources, consult your primary care provider and an experienced herbalist/homeopath/naturopath.... Medicinal plants can be as effective as conventional pharmacuticals... and just as dangerous when used without proper precautions.