Herbal Remedies and Herbal Medicines – Are They Misunderstood and Underappreciated?

Herbal Remedies and Herbal Medicines Are They Misunderstood and Underappreciated

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The world of herbal remedies and herbal medicines can be quite confusing

at times, even for those of us who have used these types of products for years.

After all where do we go when we need answers; the internet , a friend, a book,

the sales clerk, or that co-worker who you saw sneaking those saw palmetto

tablets out during lunch. And where did they get their information? And how

reliable and dependable is that information anyway?

At least when you go to the doctor he/she looks official in their white

lab coat and listens to what you have to say before writing that dreaded

prescription that turns out to be unbelievably expensive and has a list of side

effects that leaves your head spinning. Yes, it all seems so much simpler and

so much easier. But is it really?

Don't get me wrong I think most

doctors are very smart and well intentioned. I also believe that in general

they have very little knowledge about herbal medicine and even less about the

intricacies of herbal and homeopathic supplements. That said, there are only so

many hours in the day and one couldn't realistically expect their medical

professional to know everything and everything.

Another confusing issue when it comes to herbal remedies and herbal

medicines is the way they are organized in conventional retail outlets. For the

most part they are organized as herbal remedies rather than being organized

under benefits.

Even worse the labeling has the health benefits written in such small

print that it takes a pair of binoculars to read it word for word and how many

of us want to take the time to get our glasses out and then pilfer through the

supplements looking for what we are looking for.

But it is my belief that for those willing to take the time to better

understand herbal medicines they will be pleasantly surprised.

For example bilberry is a herbal supplement for eye health that has been

used quite effectively to improve eye site. There is also some evidence to

suggest it might be helpful in slowing difficult eye conditions such as macular

degeneration. In fact pilots in WWII used it to improve their vision while

flying. It has other benefits as well and is one of the most under publicized

herbs on the market today.

Another herb that is worth mentioning is St.John's wort which is also

considered to be very safe and has been shown to help with mild anxiety and

depression. St. John's

wort is perhaps the most studied of all herbs and is widely available both

singularly and in conjunction with other herbs in herbal medicines.

There are also different classifications for herbal remedies. A few

examples would be American herbal

remedies (singular herbs), Chinese herbal remedies (2 or more herbs in

combination), and homeopathy (herbal and natural dilutions). They are all a

little bit different and all have their advantages and disadvantages. These

factors just add to the confusion sending scores scurrying back to their

doctors for conventional pharmaceutical solutions.

In conclusion, all forms of medicine have their

advantages and disadvantages but the story of herbal remedies when fully

understood can provide a preventive stepping stone to health and wellness worth

exploring.

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