Herbs are the foundation of modern pharmacologic medicine, yet they should not be viewed as substitutes for drugs. Herbs are plant derivatives, sometimes powdered and sometimes extracted and concentrated. Herbal medicine works on several levels. Fresh herbs are good food sources. They are rich in phytochemicals that give them their nutritive as well as healing value.
Many plants are known to possess antifungal, antiviral, and antibiotic activity. These can be used directly to combat an invader in the body. Herbs are often rich in antioxidant activity and their components can promote detoxification, fight cancer, support endocrine function, and any cellular activity.
These are the direct effects of herbs. Herbal mixtures also work energetically to support the meridian pathways and strengthen the energy levels of the body. Herbal Medicines can be compounded to balance specific issues in a patient whether they walk on two legs or four.
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