Herbal medicine is the oldest system of medicine known . Its extracts made only from plants. It has been and still is used in many cultures around the world, withstanding the test of time.
The therapeutic action of herbs is due to a complex interaction of all the components within the plant. This is unlike synthetic pharmaceuticals which have extracted and synthesised parts of the plant into a single component. Whole herbs work synergistically to produce medicinal effects without the side-effects.
Herbal medicine can treat most conditions. Some of those that respond very quickly are skin conditions such as
Respiratory aliments,
Digestive disorders,
Some conditions can take longer to respond to herbal medicine but in the long run work more deeply and thoroughly and without the side effects of pharmaceuticals. Conditions such as;
Some individuals will respond more quickly to herbal medicine than others depending on factors such and diet, water intake, stress levels and exercise. Its important to realise that the body functions as a whole, all systems interrelating. The depth and timing of healing or wellness is determined by considering all of these aspects.