Case Study On Herbal Medicine

Of course, the most important part of this plant is the Medicinal Uses. There are many benefits to this genus even if it is a daily tea. It is commonly known for being an herb or powder; though, it is used in smoke or liquid as well. In the

Because many of the treatments of alternative medicine do not adhere to the principles of conventional medicine, whether or not to allow practice of these techniques in the United States is a major concern of the medical community today. The Food and Drug Administration is the decision making body of issues such as this and more often than not, does not approve many of these practices. Due to the fact that holistic medicine sometimes contradicts the fundamentals of biomedicine, health care regulation boards such as the FDA find it difficult to accept many of these treatments. Because the Western world is so unfamiliar with these techniques it is only natural for medical community to often disprove these methods. However, as more and more doctors discover the limitations of

In modern medicine, alternative therapies are poorly understood and studied. The preference for alternative therapies, and herbal medicine were indicated, and the fear of relinquishing information regarding these practices were almost paralyzing. It seemed as though they were ashamed to admit to cultural healing practices, and did not divulge information to practitioners regarding their usage. The cultural disconnect was present as alternative/complimentary medicines are valued as a culture, and “modern” practitioners cast judgment on their usage. This perceived stigma additionally limited the information shared by the cultural participants with modern medical treatments, potentially causing additional harm, as some herbals are potentially toxic.

I specifically chose this topic because I believe that for us Americans this is the next big frontier. Not only could this plant helps save some people’s lives, but it could also help alleviate the pressure on our national debt. As long as we continue to do research and try to understand the complexity of this issue, then we should be able to grow in our mind frames of how this could be beneficial to a lot of people. There will always be the other side of this issue that it could do more harm than help, but if we continue to monitor and maintain control of these herbal medicines we can begin the steps towards a safer path.

Thesis: Efficacy of traditional herbal remedies combined with a cultural faith in those traditions, combats modern medicine 's inherent distrust of traditional healing.

It has a similarity with valerian; it also treats spasms, fatigue, nervous tension and insomnia. It is used as sedatives and prolongs your sleeping time. This has been used by people for a very long time already since the ancient time. Now, because it is indeed effective and safe, people up to now are still using this herb.

Although herbs were once the only source of medication available, they may become the future of preventative treatment for Cardiovascular disease. Like everything else in the human body, the Cardiovascular System starts to age, with age comes complications, and sometimes even disease. This journal focuses on the prevention of these diseases by simply using herbs. To elaborate on this, lets first look into what the Cardiovascular System is. The Cardiovascular System is responsible for the moving and removing waste products from the body. Included in this system are blood, blood vessels, and mainly the heart. Some things focused on in this article are the Ethical considerations, the outcome, and the risks of this study.

It is taken from the leaves of the tea tree, or Melaleuca alternifolia, native to Australia. It was traditionally used by the indigenous Bundajalung people of Australia to treat a variety of conditions, including sore throats, coughs, colds and a variety of skin ailments, including wounds. It was likely successful in treating these conditions because of its antibacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. It can not only kill acne-causing bacteria, but can restrict its growth as well. It may also help reduce the skin's oil production, which may help to reduce future

It is the oldest and still extensively used in many parts of the world today. Herbal medicines played an important role in maintaining the human health for thousands of years, and have gained growing popularity and extensive usage in the world over the last decades5. Using plants as medicine provides remarkable advantages for treating many conditions5. Different parts of the plant provides certain therapeutic effects therefore, it can be used to treat many different diseases. They are usually sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, or even as dried plants6. Pharmaceutical drugs contain specific active constituents, while herbal medicines contain relatively unprocessed mixtures of phytochemical constituents and their holistic efficacy is usually produced by the unresolved integrative effects between the constituents

Herbal supplements were initially used in China and the East but it has become prevalent in the United States. As stated in the Tachjian et al. (2010) article, the herbal remedy market takes in over $34 billion annually, as 15 million Americans consume some form of the product, such as remedies or vitamins. Interestingly enough more people visit alternative medicine providers than a primary healthcare physician (Self, 2010). Herbal remedies and therapy fall “under the category of biological based therapies, which uses substances found in nature, such as herbs, food, vitamins, minerals, and botanicals” (Dossey & Keegan, 56). Herbal medicines are derived from plants and fungi through alcoholic extraction or decoction. The notion that these herbal supplements are natural, therefore they are safer for consumption is a huge misconception perpetuated by the manufacturer and well placed advertising. The use of these supplements can be harmful when combined with other drugs and can lead to death if the interactions are not properly monitored or even examined, as “herbs that seem safe under normal conditions for healthy people may not be safe for certain patient groups” (Tascilar et al., 736). These readily available and seemingly safe alternatives to prescription medicine can lead patients to unforeseen

Ethno medical uses: Ceiba pentandra bark decoction has been used as a diuretic, aphrodisiac, and to treat headache, as well as type

Many drugs commonly used today are of herbal origin. There is Archaeological evidence indicating use of herbs and plants for medicinal purposes dating back 60,000 years. It was the learning from our ancestors that yielded the development of medicine as it is known today. Yet modern medicine is favored, by the majority, over herbs and plants provided by nature. A role reversal has occurred. Can modern medicine and natural medicine effectively coexist?

Although they are one of the most ancient practices of medicine, certain herbal supplements have no impact on the body while others do. Herbs are a type of plant, but the “stem of an herb is not as hardy, [and does not have a] woody structure” which makes herbs easy to consume (“Herbs”). Because herbs do not have a woody structure they have the capacity to be consumed in various ways. In the past herbs were consumed as tea, although this practice is still in effect; people prefer consuming herbs via extractions. One of the most popular methods of extraction is the whole herb method “which asserts that all of a plant’s compounds contribute to its ability to heal and protect health [;]” this method ensures that one receives the purest form of the natural herb (Ogden). Purity is a standard that many companies swear by, and herbal companies are no different. Herb Pham, for example, is a very popular liquid herbal supplement; liquid forms of any type of remedy are known to be absorbed by the body quickest, but the companies research shows that many of the types of herbs they sell have little to no effect on the body. One of the

Unfortunately very little science has gone behind the modern day claims about medicinal benefits of this herb. It seems like today's opportunistic marketers do not care about thorough research but start drumming up their campaigns at slightest hints of what may be remotely effective.

Herbal medicines are great alternative for commercially manufactured medicines available in the market. The major reason why herbal medicine differ from modern medicine is because they are produced with 100% natural content. Therefore the plant extract has all the medicinal values that are as effective as modern medicine. Commercially prepared drugs show results quickly but have numerous side effects. However herbal medicines don’t show any side