Ayurveda Herbal
Ayurvedic herbal medicines are prepared from plants, use of medicinal herbs to prevent and treat diseases and ailments or to promote health and healing.
Herbal remedies/medicines
A great variety of plants are used for medicinal treatments. Either the dried plant or a specific part of it
- roots,
- leaves,
- fruits,
- flowers,
- seeds
It is generally formulated into suitable preparations;
- compressed as tablets or made into pills,
- used to make infusions (teas), extracts, tinctures, etc.,
Activities of herbal medicines are often described in general terms such as
- Carminative - Inducing the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines,
- Laxative - stimulates evacuation of the bowels,
- Demulcent - having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin,
- Expectorant - Promoting the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucus, or other matter from the respiratory tract,
- Sedative - reducing or relieving anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement,
- Antiseptic - Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms,
- Astringent - causes contraction of body tissues and canals.
Herbalists often claim that the mixture of multiple constituents leads to synergism between the active moieties. Similarly, many consider that since plants are natural materials they are safer and will produce fewer side-effects than synthetic drugs.
Are Herbal remedies safe?
Remember that herbal remedies are medicines, thus herbal remedies too has some side effects. Herbal remedies can also interact with other medicines you are taking. It is best to avoid or get registered herbal practitioners advice before taking herbal remedies, if the treatment is for pregnant women, breast-feeding mother, child or older people.
Natural herbs details for diseases
- Diabetes natural herbs,
- Cholesterol natural herbs,
- High blood pressure natural herbs,
- Low blood pressure natural herbals,
- Eye problems natural herbs,
- Insomnia natural herbs.
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