An Introduction To Herbal Healing
07:47 - Posted by wicca -
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A large interest in herbalism and holistic medicine has arisen in our society over the past decade or so, leaving many people, pagan or not, interested in a more natural approach to healing. Many people are content to blindly take herbal remedies they find on the shelves of stores and supermarkets for their ailments without any research into the herbs properties beyond the label on a bottle. Many people do not realize that firstly, many mass-produced herbal supplements are cut with excess fillers (depleting the potency of the herb or hiding the quality or lack thereof of the plants used) and secondly, many herbs used may have countless side effects, drug interactions, and allergy signs not mentioned on the labels.

While this method of medicinal choice seems to work for many, others are interested in learning the full value of the herbs they are taking, as well as the dangers they might present. It is to these people that herbal healing takes a more active roll in lifestyles and medical choices.

Herbal healing is the preparation of herbs with the intent of healing an ailment. To effectively heal using herbs, one must have a full understanding of herbal properties and dangers.

Most people do not realize that herbs are drugs. Many drugs used today have key components from plants. Common and some uncommon drugs use these components as the main ingredient for curing the ailment. Some examples are aspirin, which has components from white willow bark and meadowsweet, Digoxin (a widely used heart medication), which has components from foxglove, Ephederine, which has components from the ephedra plant, and morphine and codeine, which contain components from the opium poppy. It is therefore important to treat herbs like one would any other drug.
All herbs can have side effects and drug interactions with other medications. It is important to use correct dosages and avoid prolonged use of herbs that can become addictive. Strong research is a must before using any herb.

I must also imply the importance of consulting a doctor before taking any herbs. Report any herbs you use as daily supplements, in any form, and their dosages to the doctor you visit when asked if using any medications. Taking herbs during pregnancy or breastfeeding should only be done if recommended by a doctor or trained health professional, and remember that little documentation and research has been done on the effects of many herbs on the unborn child.

Many herbs can be dangerous or deadly if abused or overdosed. Strongly research any herb you take! Children under the age of 12 should not take herbal remedies on a regular basis without first consulting a doctor.

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