WHAT IS HERBAL MEDICINE?
Herbal medicine is the science of using herbs for treating illness and imbalances in the body and promoting a healthy lifestyle. It has been the primary form of medicine in the world and has been in written texts for over 5000 years. Over 75% of the world's population still use traditional healing practices, such as herbal medicine.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HERBAL MEDICINE AND CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE?
There are many factors that come into play when trying to heal the body as a whole. Not only do herbs, diet and lifestyle play a big role in your overall health, but mental health, self-care and implementing a healthy routine in very important. An herbalist treats a person individually for the disease or condition as a whole system. Through the use of conventional medicine, the main focus is to attack diseases using strong chemicals that are difficult for the body to process for some. In some cases, using both an herbal medicine and conventional medicine is the best method to use.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR HERBS TO BE EFFECTIVE?
The effect of Herbal treatments depends upon how serious the condition is, how long the condition has existed, the dosage and how the herb is taken. Effectiveness is also measured on how diligently treatment plans are followed. Some herbs take just a few minutes such as digestive bitters, others take up to 30 minutes when soaking in the tub for a headaches or muscle pain. Others take days or months and more difficult conditions can take years. Each individual is unique and healing can vary from person to person.
THE SAFETY OF HERBS
The safety of herbs depends on the herbs themselves and varies from person to person. Although reactions from herbal medicine is rare, it can happen. When using herbs medicinally, it is recommended to work will a certified herbalist and or under the care of a physician.
IS HERBAL MEDICINE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Herbs can offer safe and effective therapeutic healing that you can use in conjunction with your own health care program. It may help treat disease, prevent disease and or enhance health potential.
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