Many wonder what is herbal medicine, it is simply the treatment of diseases with the use of herbs in botanical terms naturali.Parlando called every grass plant that does not have the typical woody stem of trees and bushes. More specifically, often called 'grass' plants used for medicinal purposes or for their taste or smell. The herbs with medicinal properties are a useful and effective treatments for many diseases. Many of the drugs in Western medicine, also known as allopathic medicines originate from plants. In 2735 BC a Chinese emperor advised the use of ma huang plant (known in the West as the ephedra ) to treat respiratory diseases. Today this plant is extracted ephedrine, used as a decongestant (such as pseudoephedrine), and codeine, obtained from opium is used for some time as an analgesic and cough.
in the golden age of Western herbalism, which takes place between 500 BC and 200 AD, doctors and scholars ranked hundreds of useful plants for therapeutic purposes. In the Middle Ages every family had a small vegetable garden to grow herbs necessary to heal. Rhubarb was used as a laxative and willow bark were extracted salicin, a forerunner of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Later it was discovered laudanum, tranquilizer made from poppies. At the time of
World War II, herbal medicine was losing ground in the West. Penicillin and other drugs "miracle" seemed to offer a panacea, and the war had interrupted the supply of herbs from all over the world. With the advent of pharmaceutical products and their synthesis, the time of herbal medicine seemed marked, but the plants are still an important source of medicines. l, ephedrine cited above, for example, the digital (effective cardiostimolante) and vincristine (an anticancer drug) are all of plant origin. Ironically, the same research that has nearly led to extinction of herbal medicine have also demonstrated the efficacy, return new force. Today we know that peppermint used for digestive disorders since 1800 BC relieves nausea and vomiting lightly anesthetizing the inner mucosa of the stomach. It has been demonstrated by laboratory testing that plants contain vitamins, minerals and natural chemicals are often needed to heal a sick body. The ECHINACIN , for example, derived from 'Echinacea purpurea , has been used for centuries by herbalists to fight infection. It has now been shown to stimulate the production of white blood cells, thus enhancing the immune system.
Many modern authors in favor of herbal therapies are convinced that by extracting the active ingredient instead of using the entire plant will eliminate elements such as minerals, volatile oils, bioflavonoids and other substances which are based on the virtues of medicinal herbs. Some believe that the substances isolated or synthesized, because of their high concentration, can have negative side effects.
In general, herbs are used to purify the blood, warm and stimulate the body, promote superficial circulation and the elimination of waste, reduce inflammation and calm and soothe irritations. They can be administered in the form of pills, syrups and infusions, or applied externally with plasters, poultices and liniments. An external application of oil of cloves or tincture of hops, for example, passes the toothache. The herbs are often added to bath water to soak the whole body or just the feet, eyes or face. Specific parts of the body can be made wet compresses of herbal, hot or cold, more effective for pain and muscle tension in neck, shoulders, back and jaw accompanying the temporomandibular joint syndrome. Herbs, with their strong healing power, should be used sparingly. Always make sure to understand the effects of what they take and remember that not all plants are beneficial. Some can be toxic, especially if used for long periods of time or in large quantities. The herbs contain active substances that may interact negatively with medications or other remedies. E 'therefore a good idea to consult a qualified expert every time you have doubts about the suitability of a herbal remedy or its interactions with other medicines.
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