Dear Steematians,
This is the 7th part of my ten part series of "Alternative Herbal Medicines". Hoping you will find it useful :)
The utilization of alternative herbal medicine can be traced back to ancient times. The lack of modern medical technology has made our ancestors improve their healing arts by making use of nature's gifts. Even today, latest medical discoveries are often based on the discoveries and utilization of natural herbal components by early civilization, enhancing it to become useful in today's health-related problems.
Where It All Started
The use of alternative herbal medicine started out as trial and error. Usage looms large in the practice than actual research; though the latter came often later when medical practices started its evolution.
The primary application of herbal medicine involves disinfecting wounds or used as a poultice. Later discovery on the method involves pounding leaves and origins to paste for directly administering it to patients. It later evolved into combination with other potent medicine to improve its effects, and was even later introduced to meals and normal human diet to publicize better health and improve physical, emotional, and mental recovery.
Variety Of Use
The use of natural medication is dependent upon the customs, customs, and beliefs of the different races. Medical practitioners of the Orient tends to use herbal components in all aspect of their daily lifestyle -- developing them into a person's daily food plan to promote healing and longevity, as well as enhancing their normal rejuvenation capabilities.
Oriental medical practitioners are also known to use herbal products alongside energy therapy, like Qi Gong and Reiki. Energies provided by an experienced therapist of the arts stimulate the healing process from the outside, while nutrients and extract from herbal components works its function on the inside to achieve total body rejuvenation.
North American's use of herbal medicine varies; aside from its basic use to treat wounds and cure minor ailments, these natural components are also utilized in tribal ceremonies and customs - to drive away bad spirits, blessing during weddings and celebrations, and so on. Some of these healing traditions involving herbal ingredients are carried on even today.
Uses Of Herbal Medicine
Alternative herbal medicine has many uses today. Aside from being utilized for physical ailments -- like sore throat, fever, flu, diarrhea -- herbal concoction are now being used to address emotional and mental problems.
Certain plants have the capability to help a person relax to cope with their emotional and mental problems. Peppermint, for example, is known to have a minty quality that can cool a person's temper or help a person relax during stressful times.
Also, herbal products today are also utilized to improve the body's overall performance -- boosting a person's stamina, improving the body's defense against infection, and so on.
Safety In Usage
It's true that alternative herbal medicine is safe to use as compared to its synthetic counterpart, but it is essential to take some necessary precaution to ensure that there will be no side-effects or allergic reactions to its ingredients to promote body wellness.
Consultation of a medical expert is necessary to determine whether it is safe for you to use herbal products or not. Even if the medicine worked on others, there is a possibility that it will have a reverse effect depending on your body's chemistry. Such is the case; it is essential to have doctor look at your present medical condition to determine if you are compatible with the alternative herbal medicine or not.
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Please also check :
Part 1 - Alternative Herbal Medicines - Part 1 - Their Advantages And Disadvantages
https://steemit.com/alternative/@aceventura2/alternative-herbal-medicines-their-advantages-and-disadvantages
Part 2 - Alternative Herbal Medicine: Part 2 - 100% Natural Home-Made Remedies
https://steemit.com/herbal/@aceventura2/alternative-herbal-medicine-part-2-100-natural-home-made-remedies
Part 3 - Alternative Herbal Medicine - Part 3 - Herbal Medicines & Weight-Loss
https://steemit.com/herbal/@aceventura2/alternative-herbal-medicine-part-3-most-useful-towards-weight-loss
Part 4 - Alternative Herbal Medicine - Part 4 - A Healthier You
https://steemit.com/health/@aceventura2/alternative-herbal-medicine-part-4-a-healthier-you
Part 5 - Alternative Herbal Medicine - Part 5 - Eastern Medicine for Western Children
https://steemit.com/health/@aceventura2/alternative-herbal-medicine-part-5-eastern-medicine-for-western-children
Part 6 - Alternative Herbal Medicines - Part 6 - The Famous Herbal Medicines Used Today
https://steemit.com/health/@aceventura2/alternative-herbal-medicines-part-6-the-famous-herbal-medicines-used-today
Part 8 - Alternative Herbal Medicine - Part 8 - Natural Healing Method
https://steemit.com/herbal/@aceventura2/alternative-herbal-medicine-part-8-natural-healing-method
Part 9 - Alternative Herbal Medicine - Part 9 - Using Alternative Herbal Medicine Effectively
https://steemit.com/health/@aceventura2/alternative-herbal-medicine-part-9-using-alternative-herbal-medicine-effectively
Part 10 - Alternative Herbal Medicine - Part 10 - Conclusion - Tips To Look For A Safe Alternative Herbal Medicine Online
https://steemit.com/health/@aceventura2/alternative-herbal-medicine-part-10-conclusion-tips-to-look-for-a-safe-alternative-herbal-medicine-online
All of you have a healthy and a happy life :)
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