How do I know if the herbs that i buy over the counter are strough enough for wh!
Question:
How do I know if the herbs that i buy over the counter are strough enough for what i want them for.?
example i take olive leaf extract (1 daily) to prevent cold sores and blisters, i take 1 echinacea table everyday to sustain overall health and to strengthen immunes systems for the added prevention of cold sores and blishers. i also take 1 cod liver oil capsule for a stool softner and b/c i hear it promotes good health, and i take ginger root some days. Is this too much not enough or what? I need some guidance as i move towards herbal health.
Answers:
You can't really know, because the companies that market them are not regulated by the FDA. The herbs may not be fresh or potent. The best way is to grow your own herbs or buy them in raw form in bulk and store them tightly sealed in jars, and then make tea out of them or put them in gel capsules. BTW, echinacea works better if NOT taken daily-- save it for when you feel like you're coming down with a cold or something.