Traditional Herbal Remedies - Benefits and Uses

Traditional herbal remedies refer to the use of plant-based materials to treat various health conditions. These remedies have been used for centuries in different cultures around the world.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Available in health food stores, online retailers, and some specialized herbal shops.
Applicable for
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

traditional herbal remedies FAQ

What are herbal remedies?

Some may be referred to as 'supplements'. Others may be referred to as 'medicines', which means they aim to treat, cure or prevent a diagnosed health problem. Often herbal remedies are part of alternative approaches to healthcare, such as Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

What is a healing herb?

A healing herb—otherwise known as a medicinal plant —is either collected from the wild or intentionally grown for its medicinal, or curative, value. A plant's leaves, bark, stems, roots, seeds, and/or flowers may be used to create herbal remedies.

Do all herbal remedies work?

Not all herbal remedies have been researched equally, and some have more scientific evidence to show how they work than others. However, many people find certain herbal remedies help them as part of self-care or managing symptoms. I enjoy chamomile tea. I tend to drink it when stressed, anxious, or wanting to try wind down and relax.

What is traditional herbal medicine?

For centuries, indigenous cultures around the world have used traditional herbal medicine to treat a myriad of maladies. By contrast, the rise of the modern pharmaceutical industry in the past century has been based on exploiting individual active compounds with precise modes of action.

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