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with an interest in returning to natural or organic remedies, has led to
an increase in herbal medicine use.
Herbs are versatile
I chose this description because versatile means competent in many
areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another. Herbs
contain chemical compounds that are useful in the treatment of
multiple conditions. Many herbs fit into more than one category,
because they have more than one specific effect on the body.
An herb can be a great expectorant and can help to reduce
cholesterol levels or regulate blood sugar.
An herb can be used to treat the flu as well as to combat other
diseases that are caused by viruses.
An herb can stimulate appetite and strengthen the immune system.
So many herbs are available today in health food stores; however, it
can be very frustrating when you try to choose the right herb for your
condition and symptom.
Which herb should you take to ease nervousness, irritability, or
depression?
Which herbs are best for agitation or insomnia?
Should you choose fresh herbs, dried herbs for making tea, or use
capsules or extracts?
Can you take them if you're taking antibiotics or other medications
such as blood pressure or diabetes medications?
If you're taking any medication, my advice is to consult your doctor
or herbalist before you use any herbal medicine. In some cases the
interaction can be very serious or even fatal. Sometimes the
symptoms are clear-cut; you know what caused your ailment. You
have the flu, you know that the virus doesn’t respond to antibiotics
and you want to ease the symptoms. You have post-nasal drip, which
makes you cough, but you don’t have a fever or signs of infection.
You can treat these conditions with herbs; however, if your
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