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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Introdution to herbal medicine

If you are interested in herbal medicine, herbal medicine schools teach students the essentials of herbalism and botanical medicine. If you go to a herbal medicine school you will learn about heral medicine and it is oldest healthcare systems known to mankind.

What herbal medicine is about

herbal medicine involves learning about anatomy and physiology, botanical medicine, identification of plants, herbal medicine formulation, anatomy and physiology, holistic nutrition and diet, herbal pharmacology, aromatherapy, essential oils and supplements, and Bach flower remedies, Herbal medicine has many uses.

Why use herbal medicine

The reason herbal medicine has such good effect is because all living things are composed of families of related organic compounds such as, Proteins, enzymes, vitamins, sugars and poisons so these herbal medicines are bound to have some effect. Herbal medicine found in plant chemical, when used on humans, mimics its normal reaction inside the parent plant. Good example of herbal medicine is antibiotics, in plants which are specifically evolved to ward off bacteria and fungi, and this herbal medicine does the same in animals. Herbal medicine from pllant chemicals inhibit parasites and tumours in plants and do the same in humans. A very popular herbal medicine is Garlic.

The effect of the herbal medicine Garlic

Garlic as a herbal medicine will lower blood pressure because of the methyl allyl trisulfide, it has in it this which dilates blood vessel walls. It then thins the blood by inhibiting platelet aggregation, which reduces the risk of blood clots and aids in preventing heart attacks. It also lowers serum cholesterol and aids in digestion, it is a graet herbal medicine!. Garlic is useful for many diseases, including cancer. Garlic is a potent immune system stimulant and a natural antibiotic. It should be consumed daily.

Advantages of Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine is considered a treasure when mentioned in ancient cultures and herbalists, and many so-called weeds are very potent herbal medicine. Dandelion, Comfrey, Digitalis (Foxglove), the Poppy, Milk Thistle, Stinging nettle, and many others, have well-researched and established Herbal medicine qualities that have few if any rivals in the pharmaceutical industry. Many of them in fact, form the bases of pharmaceutical drugs.

CONCLUSION

Herbal medicine is such an over looked treatment to many disease ironically if we look a little deeper they are probably one of the ingredients feature in most mass produced treatments such as tablets.