| Since ancient times, horticultural herbs have been | | | | periwinkle. Then there are other normal medicines |
| utilized in medicine to treat all kinds of diseases that | | | | that utilize Salicylic acid that you can easily find in the |
| can occur to man in his whole life. Healthcare | | | | herbs like willow bark and meadowsweet. Ephedrine is |
| developed first with the herbs and these herbs were | | | | another common medicine that is utilized for |
| respected for their diversity. The plants in ancient | | | | respiratory troubles in human beings. This is created |
| times were not just used for medicinal purposes but | | | | from ephedra, and ephedra itself is used in a lot of |
| were also used to make clothes, food, money and | | | | medications for cold & flu, allergy, and sinusitis. |
| shelter. Herbs have now caught the attention of | | | | Therefore, when we take a close look we will find |
| modern man because now they have started | | | | that most of the scientific medicines are derived |
| understanding and respecting the medicinal benefits | | | | from alternative medicine herbs. |
| of these plants. | | | | The list below shows popular medicines of our |
| Do you know why plant chemicals have effect on | | | | ancient times: |
| the human body? The reason is that living things are | | | | Lavender - For treatment of headaches, insomnia and |
| created off the same organic compounds. Therefore, | | | | relieving stress |
| the enzymes, sugars, vitamins, proteins etc. are | | | | Echinacea - For treatment of infections and boosting |
| bound to have effect on human body. The chemicals | | | | the immunity system |
| of plant that act as antibiotics for the plant are found | | | | Wormwood - for the treatment of gastric troubles |
| to inhibit the fungus and bacteria in animals too. | | | | and irritable bowel syndrome |
| Similarly, if these chemicals block parasites and | | | | Hyacinth - used to treat the trouble of water |
| tumors in the plant they are found to have a similar | | | | retention |
| effect on humans too. | | | | Yellow Dock - to purify blood and treat skin ailments |
| The most commonly utilized alternative medicine | | | | Yarrow - to decrease fever and cold |
| herbs are berries, leaves, flowers, stems and roots. | | | | Alder Berries - to eliminate worms |
| Extracts from these herbs can be punched in tablets, | | | | Marshmallow Root - to treat sore throats and |
| capsules, syrups, lozenges, tinctures, teas, ointments, | | | | irritated digestive system |
| poultices and other extracts. Alternative medicine | | | | Senna Leaf - to treat constipation |
| herbs have been around since the beginning of | | | | Peppermint - to treat stomach upset, nausea and |
| human life and hold a strong and extensive history. | | | | vomiting. |
| Actually, if you look closely, then you will find that | | | | There are a lot of benefits of having these herbs |
| most of the normal medicines and other cosmetics | | | | around you and it is really suggested that you grow |
| that you use have been created out of these plant | | | | fresh medicinal herbs in your house. With these herbs |
| herbs in a synthesized format. | | | | around you will probably not have to worry much |
| We can take the example of any modern day | | | | about the common ailments and turn to scientific |
| scientific medicine and you will find a relation of that | | | | medicines. They can also be used for culinary, and |
| medicine with a particular herb. For example, | | | | aromatherapy purposes! |
| Vincristine, a cancer medicine, is created from herb | | | | |