When you use herbs, you probably don’t think about why you are using them the way you are.  Most herbal medicine practitioners subscribe to one of several different theories about the proper use of herbal medicine.  One of the oldest theories is the Chinese theory that states that herbal medicine is divided into two categories that produce yin-yang balance: pro-oxidants and anti-oxidants.  Another, slightly more recent theory about herbal medicine is derived from Native American uses.  Native Americans used herbs according to their physiological effects and spiritual uses.

A modern theory combines some of these older theories to create the use of herbal combinations to treat illnesses.  According to the Triune formula, there are nine herbal combinations that nourish, supplement, or drain the main organ systems of the human body.  This formula was derived from ideas in Chinese herbal medicine.

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When it comes to choosing herbal medicine for anxiety there are numerous herbs to choose from, however the herbs alone will not reduce all the anxiety. The herbs should be used in conjunction with stress relieving techniques for maximum effectiveness. When your body is under stress it is more vulnerable to free radical damage. Herbal medicine for anxiety should contain natural ingredients such as bilberry, ginkgo biloba or milk thistle which contain flavonoids that help neutralize free radicals in addition to stress relieving herbs such as Piper methysticum, also known as kava kava or valerian which are two of the main herbal medicines used for anxiety.

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When using herbal medicine for anxiety it is important that it is not used on a long term basis because the medicines the herbs contain can build up in your system causing unexpected side effects or the herbal formulations to quit working. Taking an herbal medicine for anxiety is not much different than taking a pharmaceutical medicine when it comes to learning relaxation techniques. Read the rest of this entry »

Herbal medication has proven itself useful for the treatment of just about every medical condition under the sun. From easing symptoms of menopause and prostate troubles to lessening cold and flu complaints, the applications for natural herbs are virtually endless. Despite this, herbal medication is still technically a medication. Even though it is “natural,” there is a potential for abuse. In fact, herbal medication abuse is considered a potential pitfall of going the natural route. This is especially so if users do not take the time or precautions to fully understand what it is they are taking. Herbal medication abuse typically results from a failure to understand all the facts of a particular supplement before taking it.

Herb medication abuse can come in the form of dependency in some instances or dangerous overuse or interactions in others. To prevent abuse, it is very smart for people considering herbal medications to carefully research the option. Some of the things to look at to avoid herbal medication abuse include: Read the rest of this entry »

What is it about herbs and natural supplements that make so many doctors flinch?  Is it that these supplements are actually not good for us, or is it something else?  While some doctors are beginning to support patient use of herbal remedies such as Echinacea, others are highly opposed to the use of some of the most beneficial herbal supplements on the market.

There is some reason for caution on the part of the medical community: many of these herbal remedies have not been tested thoroughly by the FDA.  However, many people claim that they will continue taking these herbal supplements despite the opinion of the FDA.  So who is right?  Many holistic practitioners feel that anything that seems to work does, in fact, work; therefore, there is no harm in drinking an herbal tea or taking a supplement to support and boost one’s immune system. Visit All About Herbal Medicine