Are you looking for a definite guide on medicinal plants? Then keep reading...
Medicinal plants have been in used since time immemorial from Chinese herbal medicine to the Egyptians, and Ayurvedic medicine of India to name a few. Today, medicinal plants are still used under the umbrella of alternative medicine, which is likewise known as traditional medicine. According to modern standards of medicine, medicinal plants are pushed as alternative medicine because its practice is not based solely on the scientific method.
Although, many proponents of herbalism have pointed out that current pharmaceutical drugs are compounds derived from plants-however, the difference lies on the substantial studies produced by these pharmaceuticals to prove its efficacy and safety.
While medications are often given to mask symptoms, herbs used in conjunction with dietary and lifestyle changes address the cause of illness and enable people to heal and live healthy, happy lives. People are rediscovering how good it feels to bring herbs into their everyday activities for positive, long-lasting change. Herbs can be strong and effective while also being gentle enough even for children, pregnant and nursing moms, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
This book covers the following topics:
- Power and Benefits of medicinal plants and herbs
- - Description and cards of the plants
- - Diseases or disorders
- - Preservation of herbs
- - Medical Herbs
- - Using Medicinal Plants
- - How to Prepare Medicinal Herbs
- - Common Ailments That Can Be Treated Using Herbal Medicine
- - Temperature for growing medicinal herbs
- - Emotional Health
...And much more
If you're like me, you probably have a relatable story or two about how the medical system has let you down, and that experience might be what led you to pick up this. Now more than ever, with our health system in crisis, natural health and herbalism are gaining popularity. Medical care costs are on the rise, the quality is questionable, and many people want more natural options that don't come with horrible side effects. At the same time, resources for good, quality herbs also are on the rise, as is good information on how to use them.
Without further ado, let's not waste time and space on discussing medicinal plants as a whole. Let's get busy getting to know each medicinal plant's quality and benefit to get you started in creating your own medicinal plant concoctions.