Herbal Remedies are Dietary by Nature.

Herbal Remedies

They can contain single herbs or mixtures of herbs. Herbs are sometimes referred to as botanicals. They are used for their scent, flavour or therapeutic properties. These botanicals are made from plants with a view to be used in the treatment and/or management of certain medical conditions.

How do they work?

For many botanicals it is not known which specific ingredient causes the therapeutic effect.There are many ingredients in whole herbs that probably work together to give the desired effect. Sometimes only a few of the ingredients are isolated and removed for use in a compound. The method of extraction can greatly effect the usefulness of the resulting compound. These herbal compounds come in a variety of forms: pills, capsules, powders, dissolved into tinctures and syrups and brewed as teas.

Adaptogens

Adaptogens are natural herb products that are proposed to increase the bodies resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. All adaptogens contain antioxidants, but antioxidants are not necessarily adaptogens, and that is not proposed to be their main method of action. For detailed information and examples of various herbs visit this link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptogen

Safety

There is a common misconception that herbal "natural" products, in general, equals safe. Nature is not benign and individuals can experience adverse reactions. The desired effect of herbal remedies can range from mild to powerful. The dose and form of preparation play an important role. These herbal medicine(s) can also effect the performance of other medications. You could experience a premature excretion of the medication or have a drug toxicity. Before using these natural remedies you should consult your doctor, especially if you are using any medication. Also make sure the preparation of the herbal remedy is from a reputable company with experience in herbal remedies.

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