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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
b
eneficial effects. Most herbs are safe to use but there are some
Herbs that should only be used by a professional practitioner.
Slide2There 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.
Slide3Chamomile is a widely used herb. It is commonly used as a
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entle relaxant. This herb is pleasant tasting which makes it
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ood for a tea preparation. The recommended amount for tea
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ould be 1 cup of water to 2 teaspoons of the herb let that
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oak for 10-15 minutes. Chamomile is also great for symptoms
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uch as indigestion and Gastritis.
Slide4Herbs 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
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or use. Lobelia is a systemic relaxant. It is also used for cramps and
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s a respiratory stimulant. At high doses it is used as an emetic. It
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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.
Slide5You can find out more about herbs and herbal therapy at the
Following websites.
The American Botanical Council
http://cms.herbalgram.org
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nternational 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 Center
http://www.sagemountain.com
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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.
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