Medical Herbalism
Discover the Healing Powers of Natural Medicine, Herbs, and Plants for Common Ailments
Shirley Wood
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction
T raditional medicine is still practiced in many societies today, in both developing and developed countries. There is an obvious move to a more natural approach to medication due to the high expenses of conventional medicine, the harsh side effects of pharmaceuticals, and the benefits of using natural healing methods. When you are faced with the decision to start on this natural healing path, you may be utterly confused as to where to begin, how to go about it, and how to know what is safe and what isnt. Some books on the topic are so technical that its difficult to understand what they are saying. Here is your solution: a compact book to help any beginner start growing and making homemade remedies, and also a guide showing where to buy the ones you cannot grow, as well as how and when to use them. I know these herbs and herbal remedies can help you, because they have helped me.
Too often, we are faced with the need to purchase expensive medicine for our ailments, ranging from the common cold to more serious issues such as diabetes, cancer, and mental health problems, when, in fact, we dont always need to rely on modern medicine. Medicinal plants were used as far back as 60,000 years ago for medical reasons (Pan et al., 2014) in order to cure a wide range of illnesses and ailments. Medicine has made a multitude of advancements over the years, yet the traditional methods still show humanity the value and necessity of natural remedies in society today. Herbal medicines can be affordable, easy to consume, and have little to no side effects as opposed to modern medicine. The pharmaceutical medicines we consume today often have plant-derived origins as their base ingredients to create an effective cure, proving the power of plants.
In this book, you will discover some plant-based natural remedies that can offer more efficient and less harmful methods for you to cure your ailments. As with modern medicines, natural solutions also carry side effects at times and can interact with other pharmaceutical drugs that are being used by a person. In turn, these interactions can have negative side effects that should be avoided. Therefore, it is very important for you to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills regarding medical herbalism before embarking on this journey to health and wellness.
Allow me to take you through this journey by teaching you the ins and outs of herbs, including their origins, their histories before science was of great value, and the new scientific evidence provided in recent years. You may want to dabble in these powerful solutions, but perhaps you are unsure as to what specific herbs are used for different ailments as well as how much to take. You can let this book be your guide to teach you everything you need to know about these natural solutions for your health.
When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, my entire life changed, and I lost control of my autonomy. I was thrust into a world of doctor appointments, needles, hormone treatments, and medication. Not only did this affect my standard of living, but it also hurt my bank account due to the frequent hospital visits and expensive medicine that I needed to survive. I was in a position where I didnt have any control over how I lived my life anymore; I had to live according to blood sugar levels, blood tests, and treatment schedules. I missed being able to eat what I wanted to, and I yearned to go back to normal.
However, I realized that there was no going back to my old normal, and a new one would have to be created by myself since the pharmaceutical prodding and probing wouldnt work for me. Luckily, there was a turning point, and this was when I was introduced to the powers and natural healing of herbs, superfoods, and plants, along with their ability to cure my ailments that extended past my diabetes. Within one year of changing my lifestyle and my eating habits, my life had changed significantly as I embraced the careful use of natural herbs. I had reversed my diabetes armed with the knowledge of the benefits that come from a well-balanced and healthy diet and lifestyle.
After healing myself, I have truly seen the extent to which these remedies can cure so many ailments. Knowing that this was something important, I left my job at a law firm and decided to pursue nutrition to gain as much knowledge as possible. Once I received my degree in nutrition from Baylor University, I continued my journey of learning, and it is now my wish to pass this knowledge on to you so you too can experience the enlightening and healing powers of these natural remedies. You may even have a cupboard full of herbal medicine at your disposal already without understanding the full benefits of these everyday herbs. Of course, knowing how, when, and how much to consume is necessary to maximize the benefits and consume the medicinal properties safely. That is where this book comes in.
Just by reading, your lifestyle can take a drastic shift for the better regarding your own well-being, as well as the well-being of your family and loved ones. I impart my wisdom on to you as I believe that these cures are meant to be shared with as many people as possible to change lives. In addition to treating specific ailments and illnesses (listed in the index), these methods will further improve your lifestyle by leaving you with more energy, a clearer mindset, and a happier outlook on life. Herbs and plants can improve your life in ways you cant imagine as long as you know how to use them correctly. This book will share all those secrets with you. Through my nutrition journey and my additional learnings, I have discovered various herbs and superfoods that you can use to avoid relying on expensive medicine to cure illnesses. I bring well-researched facts and proven studies to the table to give you the same wisdom I have been lucky enough to hold so that you can experience the healing powers and nurturing nature of herbs and natural medicine.
The problem most people come to face when dabbling in natural remedies is that many natural treatments have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and this can lead to people consuming unsafe dosages or combinations of herbs. Despite the lack of approval, many of these herbs have been tested through studies that show evidence supporting their efficiency or, at the very least, their safety. However, not many people have the time and means to scour through journals and scientific studies, and, quite frankly, you dont have to. This is because, along with my personal and professional experience, I have looked into these studies for you, and Ive neatly summed them up into an easy-to-read format.
