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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.