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HERBAL MEDICINE

Herbal medicine is the use of plants for

medicinal purposes. Modern medicinerecognizes herbalism as a form of alternative medicine. Modern medicinedoes make use of many plant derived

Compounds as the basis for pharmaceutical drugs. Herbs can be

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sed for things such as cooking and soothing teas which all have

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eneficial effects. Most herbs are safe to use but there are some

Herbs that should only be used by a professional practitioner. Slide2

There are various herbs that we use every day such as

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arsley which is one of the richest sources of vitamin C.It is also an effective diuretic helping the body the body to rid itself of excess water. It also helps to calm the Gastrointestinal system and is a good source of vitamin K. Slide3

Chamomile is a widely used herb. It is commonly used as a

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entle relaxant. This herb is pleasant tasting which makes itgood for a tea preparation. The recommended amount for teawould be 1 cup of water to 2 teaspoons of the herb let that soak for 10-15 minutes. Chamomile is also great for symptoms such as indigestion and Gastritis. Slide4

Herbs such as Lobelia can be dangerous to

use. It is important to research an herb you

are unfamiliar with before using it. Herbs Such as Lobelia are best left to a professional for use. Lobelia is a systemic relaxant. It is also used for cramps andas a respiratory stimulant. At high doses it is used as an emetic. Iti

s commonly used as a tea which as a treatment it is generally taken

3 times a day, ½ teaspoon in 1 cup of water. Lobelia is similar to

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icotine. It is considered toxic because of its strong emetic effect. Slide5

You can find out more about herbs and herbal therapy at the

Following websites.The American Botanical Council http://cms.herbalgram.org International Journal of Herbal Medicine http://www.florajournal.com

The National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine,NIH http://nccam.nih.gov Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Centerhttp://www.sagemountain.com Slide6

Some good educational resources about herbal therapy are

available such as

The Essential Herbal

http://www.essentialherbal.com

The Herb Quarterly

http://www.herbquarterly.com

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REFERENCES

Gladstar, R. (2001). The Science and Art of Herbalism.Hoffman, D. (1996). Holistic Herbal. Element.