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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Natural Herbal Remedies

By Peter Murphy


Herbs have been part of the human life for several centuries. Though its usage and popularity has dropped as a result of improvement in healthcare technology, it has not its value entirely. In fact, there are several areas which natural herbal remedies are more effective than modern medicine. The first part of the article will look at some of the ways in which herbs offer more value than modern medical treatment. On the second part will cover on some of the drawbacks of using them.

Herbal treatment is best for treating illnesses that might not respond well to pharmaceutical drugs. For instance, some long-standing illnesses such as arthritis might respond to natural treatment. There are several other cases that you might need to just adjust diet and use some herbs to eliminate the disease-causing agents.

In general, patients using herbal remedies experience fewer side effects when compared to pharmaceutical medicine. So, this type of treatment might be suitable for anyone who needs to take drugs for a long period of time. Herbs also offer a long-lasting option. It might be slow healing but there is a lower chance of the illnesses resurfacing again.

Another benefit of using herbs for treatment is because it is the lesser expensive option. If you do not have a proper health plan, you might end up paying a lot of money from your pocket to cover for medical treatment cost. The final cost for pharmaceutical drugs has to take into consideration the research, marketing, and testing costs. Fortunately, you can buy most of the organic medicine at a reasonable price from local suppliers. Furthermore, herbs are widely available and you do not need a prescription. This may be the only immediate form of treatment available to people living in rural areas. In some cases, you can grow some of the herbs at home.

While there are several benefits of using plant extracts as medicine as elaborated above, there are also some challenges of using this form of treatment. First, there are certain types of health conditions that medical treatment is absolutely necessary. Some notable examples are a broken limb and heart attack. In either of these two cases, natural treatment might not be the option.

In addition to the above, natural treatment is typically slow healing. So, it requires that user have immense patience while on this type of treatment. This is not what most people are willing to do especially if the illness is accompanied by pain. On top of this, there is no proper prescription for treating various illnesses. Modern medicine can offer effective and fast treatment for health conditions that require immediate solution.

True, natural remedies might have minimal side effects, but there a bigger risk of consuming poisonous substances. The risk increases, if you are harvesting in the bush. You might either harvest the wrong plant or use the wrong part of the pant to prepare the treatment.

To conclude, there are more merits of using natural herbs than medicine. That said, you still need to pay attention to how you use alternative treatments since they are not regulated. This means there could be substandard products in the market. The best approach at all times is to consult a qualified practitioner.




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