When one thinks of medicine they automatically think of Tylenol, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and so forth. In America, today’s medicine consists of what used to be referred to as allopathic medicine. However, it has not always existed; in fact, herbal remedies have been recorded further back in history as the main form of health and well-being. Once allopathic medicine came in the picture people pushed natural medicine off of the agenda. Countries such as Europe and Asia, with greater background in such natural medicine, still acknowledge it in the modern world (metastudies). The United States should take a step back and incorporate other forms of health practices, because natural medicine, in particular, has many benefits that should not be ignored.
Herbal medicine is a system of plants and plant products that benefit human health (herbal medicine). It is different from modern medicine because it does not target a specific symptom, but it targets the body as a …show more content…
What they don’t realize is that many herbs contain chemicals that can be very powerful. Such herbs make up approximately ¼ of all prescription drugs (herbal medicine). This means that both allopathic medicine and herbal medicine come with the possibility of producing side effects (herbal medicine). Much like allopathy, scientists are studying the risks of herbal medicine and what doses should be recommended. Strength of the herbs should be taken into account when considering side effects. Potency depends on how the plant is grown, harvested, stored, and how it is prepared. Side effects may be caused by allergies, interactions with other drugs, impurity in the product, misidentification of the plant, as well as wrong dosages. So, both medicines have their risks as well as benefits (herbal medicine). The only difference is that in allopathy, side effects can be caused that are nearly as bad as the original problem
Herbal medicine is a system of plants and plant products that benefit human health (herbal medicine). It is different from modern medicine because it does not target a specific symptom, but it targets the body as a …show more content…
What they don’t realize is that many herbs contain chemicals that can be very powerful. Such herbs make up approximately ¼ of all prescription drugs (herbal medicine). This means that both allopathic medicine and herbal medicine come with the possibility of producing side effects (herbal medicine). Much like allopathy, scientists are studying the risks of herbal medicine and what doses should be recommended. Strength of the herbs should be taken into account when considering side effects. Potency depends on how the plant is grown, harvested, stored, and how it is prepared. Side effects may be caused by allergies, interactions with other drugs, impurity in the product, misidentification of the plant, as well as wrong dosages. So, both medicines have their risks as well as benefits (herbal medicine). The only difference is that in allopathy, side effects can be caused that are nearly as bad as the original problem