Herbal Treatments - Traditional Remedies for Health

Herbal treatments involve the use of plants, herbs, and natural substances for medicinal purposes. These traditional remedies have been used for generations to address various health concerns and promote well-being.
Category
Natural remedies
Where to get
Available at herbal stores, alternative medicine practices, and online retailers
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Herbal Treatments FAQ

What is herbal medicine?

Herbal medicine is the use of plants to treat disease and enhance general health and wellbeing. Herbs can interact with other pharmaceutical medications and should be taken with care. Always see your regular medical doctor (GP) about any health concerns and tell them about any herbal medicines you are taking or thinking of taking.

Are herbal remedies medicines?

Herbal remedies are a type of dietary supplement. They are not medicines. Here are some things you should know about herbals: Herbals are not regulated like medicines. Herbals do not need to be rigidly tested before they are sold. Herbals may not work as claimed. Labels do not need to be approved by any authority.

What are medicinal herbs?

Medicinal herbs are nothing new. In fact, they’ve been used for centuries. Recently, they’ve become more widely accessible to the average person who may or may not be familiar with their traditional uses. Herbs are added into foods, teas, and beauty products. There are herbal ghees, sparkling herbal drinks, and even herbal skin creams.

What are herbal remedies?

Herbal remedies are a form of traditional medicine. They consist of herbs or compounds that come from herbs. They can also contain fungi or algae. Herbal products come in a variety of formats, including: whole dried plant parts, such as seeds, leaves, flowers, bark, or roots

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