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Herbal Medicine dose not have a standard dose of an individual drug. A specific dose of a 'part' of the plant is used or even the whole plant. The reason 'herbal' medicine does not have any side effects is because within them they have a natural counter-substance which protects against any side effects.
The 'Hot and Cold' model is the oldest balance of health in the world. It is based on a state of balance between the two opposing principles of 'Hot and Cold'.
This 'hot' and cold' does not refer to the actual temperatures but as the effects pertaining to qualities within all substances. Disease is an imbalance brought about through an excess of 'hot and cold.'
A fever is thought of as a 'hot' condition which must be treated by external cooling and fasting or a cold herbal remedies.
A 'cold' is a cold condition which must be treated by hot drinks, food and hot herbal remedies.
The whole point of herbal remedies is to 'jolt' the body's defence system ibto action.
Aristotle added to this theory that the elements are linked to the four qualities of HOT,COLD,WET & DRY.
Herbal Remedies:
Basil: A very aromatic plant used in medicine and in culinary dishes. Also used in aromatherapy
Lavender: The flowers of the lavender plant are used to make the essential oil. It is good for dry skin,acne,Balancing & relaxing
St Johns Wort: This is the equivilant to PROZAC but without any side effects
Purple Sage: There are many types of Sage. It is a tonic,antiseptic,hot flushes,night sweats,sore throats,poor memory. Helpful in Diabetes and the Menopause.
Black Cohosh: This is the number one herb for the menopause. It is the closest thing to our natural hormone. The runners up are:
Helonias,
Agnus Castus,
Hops and Soya
Dong Quai
English Thyme: Thyme can help alleviate asthma attacks, IBS,whooping caugh,bronchitis, cystitis, fungal infections,antiseptic.
Chamomile: This was known to the ancient Egyptians as a cure for Ague. This herb is good for digestive problems,calms agitated nerves and helps with sleep problems. A cup twice a day is far better for you than tea and coffee.
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