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Have you ever tried a natural or
herbal remedy to cure a condition or possibly for everyday usage? Some people
think of herbal remedies are a ruse to lure people in and buy products. However
now a days even medical doctors are realizing the benefits of natural herbal
remedies. Herbs have been in use
for over 5,000 years with several different cultures including Sumerian, Greek,
Egyptian, Arabian, Roman, German, Swiss, and English.
The western culture has been using
herbal medicine for thousands of years making herbalism one of the oldest forms
of medicine. Additionally it is possibly one of the most widespread medicines
with about 80% of the worlds population still using herbal medicine. Herbal
medicine unlike conventional medicine is not only used for treatment of
symptoms or conditions. Herbal medicine prevents diseases and illnesses,
maintains proper daily body functioning and enhances mental attitude,
appearance and performance. Herbal remedies can be used to help in areas such
as digestion, respiratory, circulation, immune, endocrine, nervous system,
detoxification, and externally for the skin, hair and nails. Herbal
experimentation has been the basis for both Indian herbal medicine known as
Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine.
Chinese
herbal medicine reflects Chinese belief that the universe is made up of energy
called chi. Additionally human beings have an innate relationship with the
world and environment surrounding them through chi; the human body is a small
universe within itself made up of complex systems of energy and matter that
works to maintain health of body and mind. Chinese herbal medicine is the
primary therapeutic modality for internal medicine in China. This is used in
conjunction with external modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, massage,
tai chi, meditation, dermabrasion and food therapy. With over 500 Chinese
herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) combines herbs to create specific
formulas to fit the individual patient.
Indian
herbal medicine also known as Ayurvedic medicine and is the oldest organized
system of medicine. Today we classify it as a complementary and alternative
medicine but to Indians is known as the divine medicine due to its long
history. Ayurvedic is grounded in the understanding that the universe and the
body are composed of five great elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether.
Additionally Ayurveda stresses the importance of balance through three
elemental energies. Everyone possesses these energies or doshas as they are
known. These doshas are important because when they are balanced within the
body, then you are healthy, but when they become imbalanced the body possesses
diseases. Ayurveda stresses the importance of a healthy metabolic system,
proper digestion, and proper excretion to lead to vitality. In addition
exercise, yoga, meditation and massage maintain the external body. Therefore,
Ayurvedic medicine addresses the body, mind and spirit as a whole for perfect
health.
Herbal
medicine no matter where it is being used derives from the earth’s plants. A
natural remedy can use any part of that plant, the root, the stem, the flower,
the seeds, even the liquid inside the plant. This is why there are so many
herbs that exist because from each plant there can be several different herbs
extracted and several different uses as well. Herbal remedies come in all types
of forms such as a pill, capsule, gel, ointment, cream, liquid, oil, or tea.
Many common herbal remedies can be found right under our noses in our very own
kitchens. Such as garlic, cinnamon, ginger, peppermint, tumeric, and chamomile
tea. Herbal supplements can be taken singularly or mixed together to achieve a
specific result. Common conditions
that have found relief through herbal remedies include angina, arthritis, skin
care, thyroid, urinary tract infections and many more. New products are coming
out that help for additional problems such as smoking cessation, removing
unwanted hair, and eliminating wrinkles.
The
switch to herbal and natural medicine has been a long and slow process, however
the population as a whole has shown a shift from traditional medicine with
prescriptions and nasty side effects to natural, organic products. With more
and more healthcare practitioners promoting more natural ways to relieve
symptoms, herbal medicine is making its official debut into modern medicine.
Why wait to go see a doctor to get a prescription that costs outrageous amounts
of money that could cause them additional symptoms? Natural herbal remedies can
be bought at the local store or you may already have it in your kitchen
cabinet. So why not try a natural
herbal remedy to treat your problem? It may change the way you live your life.
*If you are unsure whether an herbal remedy is right for you,
ask your healthcare profession for help.
