What are advantages of herbal medicine?!
Question: What are advantages of herbal medicine!?
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Some people claim herbs are safer than pharmaceuticals because they are natural, but this isn't strictly true - plenty of plants are deadly poisonous or have side effects if used improperly!. Many herbs have a long history of use, however, so it's clear what effects they have and the danger can be avoided, whereas the long-term effects of new medicines are unknown!.
Sometimes herbs are less effective than prescribed medication, but other times they are more effective and it makes good sense to use them!. Also, if you are geographically isolated and can't get medical treatment you can use local herbs instead, though this takes knowledge and experience!.
Perhaps the biggest advantage is that herbs are cheap and you can get them without a prescription, so it's easy to treat yourself!. Many people prefer not to depend on a doctor for their medical needs!. Going to the doctor is inconvenient, expensive, and potentially dangerous if you are mis-diagnosed!. Many doctors are stressed and over-worked, and there's a real chance they'll do more harm than good!. Furthermore, illness can be a very personal matter and people are often reluctant to share the details with a stranger!. This isn't to say everyone should treat themselves, but people with the intelligence and wherewithal to do it properly might be better off not relying on a doctor!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sometimes herbs are less effective than prescribed medication, but other times they are more effective and it makes good sense to use them!. Also, if you are geographically isolated and can't get medical treatment you can use local herbs instead, though this takes knowledge and experience!.
Perhaps the biggest advantage is that herbs are cheap and you can get them without a prescription, so it's easy to treat yourself!. Many people prefer not to depend on a doctor for their medical needs!. Going to the doctor is inconvenient, expensive, and potentially dangerous if you are mis-diagnosed!. Many doctors are stressed and over-worked, and there's a real chance they'll do more harm than good!. Furthermore, illness can be a very personal matter and people are often reluctant to share the details with a stranger!. This isn't to say everyone should treat themselves, but people with the intelligence and wherewithal to do it properly might be better off not relying on a doctor!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
The major benefit is that herbs have very little to no side effects!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Cost - 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!.
However, it is also important to note that medicines are not categorized as drugs!. Alternative medications are treated as food, not medicines, because they are considered "natural"!. They can be sold as dietary supplements without a prescription!.
Supplement claims are not subject to the same scientific scrutiny as prescription medications!. Unlike prescription medicines, herbal products do not have to be tested to prove that they work well and are safe before they are sold!.
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!. Currently, testing and standardized manufacturing of herbal and other supplements is needed!.
Effectiveness and Potency - 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!.
Convenience
* Another advantage is wide availability and simple preparation!. Most herbs can be prepared with means we all have access to, such as making teas, extracting with alcohol, or similar!.
Your bodies reaction
* Herbs have been around in nature for millennia and our bodies are - one way or another - accustomed to their presence!. As for pharmaceutical medicines they are often introduced as a completely new molecule that
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!.
However, it is also important to note that medicines are not categorized as drugs!. Alternative medications are treated as food, not medicines, because they are considered "natural"!. They can be sold as dietary supplements without a prescription!.
Supplement claims are not subject to the same scientific scrutiny as prescription medications!. Unlike prescription medicines, herbal products do not have to be tested to prove that they work well and are safe before they are sold!.
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!. Currently, testing and standardized manufacturing of herbal and other supplements is needed!.
Effectiveness and Potency - 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!.
Convenience
* Another advantage is wide availability and simple preparation!. Most herbs can be prepared with means we all have access to, such as making teas, extracting with alcohol, or similar!.
Your bodies reaction
* Herbs have been around in nature for millennia and our bodies are - one way or another - accustomed to their presence!. As for pharmaceutical medicines they are often introduced as a completely new molecule that
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