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Herbal Products from Native Remedies
Plants had been used to treat and prevent diseases since antiquity. And people in different parts of the world tend to use similar herbs for the same diseases and conditions. Many conventional drugs originate from plant sources, for example digoxin, aspirin, opioid analgesics. Often, healing herbs are used in various combinations because the combination is more effective. The use of herbal and other dietary supplements has greatly increased over the last years. Natural treatments are taken for various reasons such as:
When used correctly, herbs can be useful for a variety of conditions and usually have fewer side effects than conventional medications. However, some phytomedicines can cause allergic reactions, adverse effects, and interact with OTC or prescription medications. In some countries botanical medicines are classified as drugs and are regulated.
During the earlier days herbs were used in their purest form. They were ground together to form a paste or tonic and was administered on the ailing person. As time went by, herbal remedies with its modernization is not available in its purest form, as it has various tinctures and solutions added to it. However, yet natural medication in its simplest for today is less risky and much cheaper than any other form of medicine. |
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Herbal remedies are derived from naturally occurring plants with medicinal and therapeutic properties. Herbal medicines, also called phytomedicines, are classified as dietary supplements.