Herbs have been used throughout history to treat major and minor conditions. Like in modern pharmacology, herbs contain natural chemicals that can influence biological activity. In general certain types of herbs can increase resistance to stress, increase vitality, sooth inflammation, help the body fight pathogens and produce many other responses.
a medicine made from plants and used to prevent or treat disease or promote health
the use of medicinal herbs to prevent or treat disease or promote health
It involves the use of natural plants or plant-based substances to treat illness and to enhance the body's function. Medicines are prepared from plant materials including leaves, stems, roots, and bark. These treatments usually contain many biologically active ingredients. The herbs can be prepared in many ways and may be found in many forms including pills, capsules, powders, and extracts. The strengths of herbal remedies can vary depending on the species of herbs used, how and when they were gathered, and how they were prepared. Herbal remedies should be used under the guidance of a practitioner familiar with herbal medicine.
The use of plants to treat disease can be found in every known human culture and period of history. Extensive scientific documentation now exists concerning their use for countless health conditions. From St. John's Wort to treat depression to new scientific research from Germany on silymarin's effect on the liver, Western herbalism is entering a new period of intensive activity, interest and growth.
A system of medicine which uses various remedies derived from plants and plant extracts to treat disorders and maintain good health. Another term for this type of treatment is phytotherapy.
The use of natural plant substances to treat illness or improve health; also called botanical medicine.
Herbs are used in both Eastern and Western medicine. The aim is to use all parts of the herb and particular emphasis is laid on the energetic content of the herbs and its ability to stimulate healing. Thus the method of picking the herb and the time of day can affect the potency. The whole herb has a wider healing potential than the single active agent used by the pharmaceutical industry.
Herbal Medicine, sometimes referred to as Herbalism or Botanical Medicine, is the use of herbs for their therapeutic or medicinal value. A herb is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, aromatic or savory qualities. Herb plants produce and contain a variety of chemical substances that act upon the body. Herbs or herbal remedies are used to maintain health and to prevent, alleviate, or cure disease. Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to mankind. Herbs have been used by all cultures throughout history. Use the Natural Health Directory to find a Herbalist Practioner
A type of medicine that uses roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or seeds of plants to improve health, prevent disease, and treat illness.
The use of herbs as treatment and proactive remedies for ailments. Most herbs are used to treat and/or heal the root cause of the ailment versus just the symptoms.
This is a complete holistic system of medicine which uses the healing properties of medicinal plants. Each patient is treated on an individual basis, according to his needs. The medicine can be found in the form of drinks, ointments, tablets or poultices