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Herbal Medicine Fundemental

BY: LOREN G. Herbal medicine is the art and science of using herbs for promoting health and treating illness. Herbal medicine has been the world’s primary source of medicine since the beginning of time. While in America the use of herbs has been obscure by dependence on modern medications for the last 100 years. Herbal medicine is also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine. Herbal medicines use any of the plant’s seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medical purposes.  Herbalists are people who dedicate their lives to working with medicinal plants. Herbalist includes native healers, scientist, naturopaths, holistic medical doctors, researchers, writers, herbal pharmacists, medicine makers, wild crafters, harvesters, and herbal farmers. People specializing in the therapeutic use of plants may be medical herbalist, or traditional herbalists. Herbalists are also skilled in the harvesting and collection of medicinal plants. Herbal treatment always depends on a variety of factors: how long the condition has existed, the severity of the condition, the dosage and mode of administration of the herbs and how diligently treatment plans are followed. How safe are herbs? It all depends on the herbs. Some herbs sold as dietary supplements are very safe.