Herbal Remedies
Herbal Remedies
Cheryl Hankins
CM225-15 – College Composition II
Professor Kelly Bradford
August 9, 2009
Herbal Remedies The medicinal components of herbal remedies come from natural plant sources that range from flowers, tree barks, berries, leaves, and roots. These herbal medicines, also known as alternative medicines, used to treat a wide range of diseases and ailments are beneficial to the immune system. The use of herbs to treat conditions such as allergies, arthritis, colds, diabetes, some heart diseases, and mental disorders is as old as human history (Cass, 2004). Early pioneers used herbal remedies for these conditions. Over time, these forgotten remedies substituted with conventional medicines and doctors have once again become popular, due to their numerous benefits. Herbal medicines consist of vitamins and herbs that are better at strengthening the immune system, than conventional medicines. Many herbs also help to flush toxins from your system replacing the toxins with the minerals that the body needs. American medical colleges are now giving courses, on the study of herbal remedies, so that students can learn about the alternative medicines. This has become a required course, in which the students learn about alternative remedies including acupuncture, herbs, and meditation. Their goal is to educate the students about a form of treatment, which more than one-third of Americans turn to time after time (Mangan, 2005). Herbs combined in the right proportions will bring about a good blend that will offer the highest benefits. These flexible remedies benefit many different conditions. Each herbal source will process into many different forms. For instance, leaves can be dried and then processed into tea. Many people prefer the form of capsules. Tinctures are the strongest form of herbal remedies and should be taken in small quantities. Tinctures have a bitter taste, but the user only needs a few drops for the desired effect. Herbal remedies
Cheryl Hankins
CM225-15 – College Composition II
Professor Kelly Bradford
August 9, 2009
Herbal Remedies The medicinal components of herbal remedies come from natural plant sources that range from flowers, tree barks, berries, leaves, and roots. These herbal medicines, also known as alternative medicines, used to treat a wide range of diseases and ailments are beneficial to the immune system. The use of herbs to treat conditions such as allergies, arthritis, colds, diabetes, some heart diseases, and mental disorders is as old as human history (Cass, 2004). Early pioneers used herbal remedies for these conditions. Over time, these forgotten remedies substituted with conventional medicines and doctors have once again become popular, due to their numerous benefits. Herbal medicines consist of vitamins and herbs that are better at strengthening the immune system, than conventional medicines. Many herbs also help to flush toxins from your system replacing the toxins with the minerals that the body needs. American medical colleges are now giving courses, on the study of herbal remedies, so that students can learn about the alternative medicines. This has become a required course, in which the students learn about alternative remedies including acupuncture, herbs, and meditation. Their goal is to educate the students about a form of treatment, which more than one-third of Americans turn to time after time (Mangan, 2005). Herbs combined in the right proportions will bring about a good blend that will offer the highest benefits. These flexible remedies benefit many different conditions. Each herbal source will process into many different forms. For instance, leaves can be dried and then processed into tea. Many people prefer the form of capsules. Tinctures are the strongest form of herbal remedies and should be taken in small quantities. Tinctures have a bitter taste, but the user only needs a few drops for the desired effect. Herbal remedies
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