What are advantages of herbal medicine?

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pullela CHINNI	there r so many benifites . no side effects ,no skin allergens. it give resistant to body . it increase natural immune power. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

She It I do	Under the right guidance they have the same results as most prescriptions have .. .. .. And their side effects are easy to deal with nothing causing organ failure or death as some Rx can .. .. .. I am such a person who lives by what I have studied .. .. .. And found that the reason that the common cold has not been cured yet is because it is the one most profit making drug on the over the couter sold followed by the head ach pills .. .. .. Where as herbs can cure the common cold simple mixture of Home made chicken noodle soup with 2tbs real butter added to the cooking pot .. .. .. after finished and drinking nothing while the soup is taken .. .. .. followed by 2 tbs Canola Oil cooking oil (read the bottle it is a healthy cooking oil to boot) and nothing to drink for 1 hour .. . .. after you do and guess what happens .. .. .. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jen D	Most pharmaceuticals and otcs were based on herbs- just altered chemically so that the substance could be patented. I would rather trust nature than some guys in a lab, and I would rather give money to Whole Foods than the pharmaceutical and insurance industries. All doctors do anymore is prescribe pills to handle the symptoms. Then when the pills cause problems, they prescribe a second pill, then a third.... When so many ailments are directly related to diet and exercise, it seems ludicrous to trust in a system whose practitioners are not required to take a single course in nutrition. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ShortcutHerbal Goody	Herbs are natural and safer when used with knowledge. Proper use is essential as even with herbs there can be side effects if you use the wrong herb for the wrong problem! Indians used herbs long before so called conventional meds come along. Conventional meds is a guinea pig approach that treats the symptoms not the cause! Herbs treat the cause. Sometimes the cause cannot be pinpointed then it is necessary to do the symptom approach. Knowledge of herbs is easier to get than the knowledge of what drugs do! I'd rather take something that I know what it's doing than something that I don't know what it's doing. How about you? Also many drugs are extracts from plants they are just part of the solution not the whole solution and are often wrongly adminstered! Some herbs cost less but some cost more! Unfortunately Herbal pratitioners cost cause they are not subsidized by the medical community because most herbs fall into the food category! Herbs are easy to grow too! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gemini	I can give you advantages from my personal experience after taking herbal medicines for over 5 years. I have had no side effects at all. They are sold in liquid form (tinctures) which is easier(for me) to take. All the ones i have taken have done what they were supposed to do.They are natural, not like tablets. They are cheaper and you only need drops at a time. Readily available at health food shops or on the internet. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

all_natural	The major benefit is that herbs have very little to no side effects. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stevejwilson74	"Many people prefer not to depend on a doctor for their medical needs. Going to the doctor is inconvenient, expensive, and potentially dangerous if you are mis-diagnosed. Many doctors are stressed and over-worked, and there's a real chance they'll do more harm than good. Furthermore, illness can be a very personal matter and people are often reluctant to share the details with a stranger. This isn't to say everyone should treat themselves, but people with the intelligence and wherewithal to do it properly might be better off not relying on a doctor!!!" This is a terribly irresponsible thing to post here. You could kill somebody. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chummyonly1	Cost - Herbs cost less than prescription drugs. They are certainly much more convenient. Without a prescription, you can go to the health food store and buy whatever you want. However, it is always wise to consult with your doctor first before taking ANY medications. Natural does not necessarily mean safe for you. Many natural substances can be harmful. However, it is also important to note that medicines are not categorized as drugs. Alternative medications are treated as food, not medicines, because they are considered "natural". They can be sold as dietary supplements without a prescription. Supplement claims are not subject to the same scientific scrutiny as prescription medications. Unlike prescription medicines, herbal products do not have to be tested to prove that they work well and are safe before they are sold. In addition, herbal products may not be pure--they might have other things in them, like plant pollen or contaminants that could make you sick. Currently, testing and standardized manufacturing of herbal and other supplements is needed. Effectiveness and Potency - Reasons for seeking alternative treatments include dissatisfaction with traditional healthcare, although the efficacy of herbal medicines is mostly subjective to the patient. Potency may vary, depending on genetic variation of different strains of herbs, growing conditions, timing and method of harvesting, exposure to air, light and moisture over time and type of preservation. Convenience * Another advantage is wide availability and simple preparation. Most herbs can be prepared with means we all have access to, such as making teas, extracting with alcohol, or similar. Your bodies reaction * Herbs have been around in nature for millennia and our bodies are - one way or another - accustomed to their presence. As for pharmaceutical medicines they are often introduced as a completely new molecule that’s never been present before, and because of this it is difficult to predict what the exact out come will be. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

big puffy shoes	Not proved to be effective & safe is an advantage : Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brainz	Some people claim herbs are safer than pharmaceuticals because they are natural, but this isn't strictly true - plenty of plants are deadly poisonous or have side effects if used improperly. Many herbs have a long history of use, however, so it's clear what effects they have and the danger can be avoided, whereas the long-term effects of new medicines are unknown. Sometimes herbs are less effective than prescribed medication, but other times they are more effective and it makes good Sense to use them. Also, if you are geographically isolated and can't get medical treatment you can use local herbs instead, though this takes knowledge and experience. Perhaps the biggest advantage is that herbs are cheap and you can get them without a prescription, so it's easy to treat yourself. Many people prefer not to depend on a doctor for their medical needs. Going to the doctor is inconvenient, expensive, and potentially dangerous if you are mis-diagnosed. Many doctors are stressed and over-worked, and there's a real chance they'll do more harm than good. Furthermore, illness can be a very personal matter and people are often reluctant to share the details with a stranger. This isn't to say everyone should treat themselves, but people with the intelligence and wherewithal to do it properly might be better off not relying on a doctor!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No