Herbalism
Unsafe with pregnancy
This is the use of plant parts such as leaves, flowers and roots to make medicine products. Many orthodox medicine compositions are prepared from plant and plant parts and it is certain that numerous plants possess health altering properties. The lack of research and specific dosages makes it less acceptable than conventional medicine
Caution
Avoid in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Medicine can be secreted through breast milk into your baby’s gut in high doses
Avoid taking with other prescribed medicines until you have informed your doctor
Avoid in liver or kidney diseases. Some herbal medicine ingredients can damage these organs
Stop herbal medicines before undergoing surgery, they can make anaesthesia less effective and increase the risk of bleeding
Buying online can be very risky; check the list of UK banned and restricted ingredients here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-banned-or-restricted-herbal-ingredients-for-medicinal-use/banned-and-restricted-herbal-ingredients)
Therapy for:
They are effective for a variety of conditions
Discuss with your doctor, pharmacist or Herbalist to choose the appropriate medicine
Look for the THR mark (traditional herbal registration) on the packaging, it provides information about how and when to use the medicine
A few Herbs and their uses:
- Kudzu: Alcohol abuse treatment
- Gotu Kola: Mood Disorders, Blood circulation, Wound Healing
- Yu Xing Cao: Heavy Mentrual bleeding
Comments
It is an ancient human practice
It is still prevalent in many parts of Africa and Asia
Unsafe with diabetes
Unsafe with children
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