Benefits of Herbal Medicine

This natural healing method has been around for thousands of years so herb benefits are well known. The downside is many of us don't even know what an herb is, about herb benefits, or which ones to use without the guidance of a trained professional.

What is an Herb Anyway?

An herb is any plant used for a purpose other than its food value. Whether valued for flavor, scent or medicinal qualities, herbs are used in cooking, as medicines and for spiritual purposes.

Herbal healers use these plants and plant extracts for their naturally occurring chemical compounds (phytochemicals). Mainstream medicine has used 122 compounds derived from plant sources to create drugs. Unfortunately since many of these drugs are much more potent, they create unwanted and sometimes dangerous and life altering side effects.

The Benefits of Herbal Medicine

Herbs will act physically by providing nutrients and substances that promote normal functioning of the body. They can also stimulate natural healing processes. Because of this they fall between drug use and the more subtle effects of homeopathy.

Using herbs can be an integrative part of dog natural health care. Herbs are a less toxic and less invasive form of medicine than allopathic. Herbs work well with naturopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture and acupressure therapies.

Side Effects of Herbal Medicine

While herbs are natural and healing, if you or your dog are on any allopathic medications, you need to look up possible side effects from mixing the two. Remember, while they are natural, they still have chemical compounds.

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