You must have heard that modern medicine has accepted the usability of herbs or traditional medicine to cure some particular ailments and some paediatrics issues in recent times. There has been an upward growth in the usage of herbs as natural alternatives. However, for clarity purposes, there is a need to understand what we mean by herbs.
What Are Herbs?
Herbs can be described as plants used for medicinal, aromatic or culinary purposes. They could be in the form of leaves, stems, flowers or even roots that are used in dried or fresh status to add flavour to food or make tea and in some instances, used for their therapeutic properties.
Herbs have been used for thousands of years before the invention of the discovery of modern medicines. Some of the commonly used herbs may include Tumeric, Ginger, Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme, Mint, Parsley and so on. However, traditional medicine has its roots in herbs.
Kenneth
Having learned that India, China and Africa have the highest amount of herbs and traditional medicine is a pointer to the fact that traditional medicine has been widely acceptable and can replace modern medicine.
In some of the general hospitals in Nigeria, the medical practitioners have agreed to use trado-medicine in curing some ailments. I have come to know that diabetes which can be managed while using modern medicine can be totally healed while using traditional medicine which has its foundation in herbs.
My view on thisatter generally speaking is that even the foundation of modern medicine is herbs. One may not be able to separate herbs from modern medicine. To solidify this truth, we would even see food supplements that sids good health stems from plants, shrubs and herbs. This is merely saying that the best medicine is a balanced diet, simple.
There are many herbs that have been quite relevant and useful for medical purposes to man. For example, hinge is one of such herbs which we have continued to use but unknowingly, we have one of the most antibiotics that nature has given to man. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and it helps the human body heal soreness quickly.
You must have heard about the economic importance of Turmeric. This root plant which can also be referred to as a herb have helped man cure bones related problems like arthritis and health problems that are related to digestion.
The only problem I see here is the need to make adequate research and to recommend dosage for the application or usage of these herbs for the perfect healing process.
Angele J
Humans Can Survive With Herbs As Medicine
We can actually survive in a world where modern medicine is non-existent but the following had to be strictly followed. Definitely, when such problems arise, humans have the adaptive nature to use what they have to remedy what they need.
Humans would have to cultivate different herbs so that they would be available for use.
There will be the need to study or make further research on the contents and usage of the herbs for medicinal reasons.
People would also need to understand the herbal healing practices.
Develop a close and interrelated connection with herbs. Some of which are around us but we have not taken time to study.
Enhance communication for everyone to come to the understanding of the importance of herbal medicine.