Various
herbs have various effects on our body. Herbs work by supplying the body
with many different nutrients that tone and revitalize. Because of their
diverse chemical formation, they are effective in small doses and
produce few side effects. Some herbs work as general tonics that
cleanse, nourish and rebuild on a cellular level. Others have an
affinity for a specific system or organ, and may be used to treat
related imbalances or symptoms. They work gently and naturally to
support the body's own healing process. Medicinal plants are classified
on the basis of their action. Keeping in mind their composition they are
divided into
Herbs help in various functions of the body systems.
Like for e.g. the herbs help as an appetizer, they help in the digestive
process, they help in the absorption of food etc. Herbal treatment is a
gentle, effective and non-invasive form that works best for non-life
threatening situations. Herbal treatment can be quite effective if it is
used in proper manner. Right herbs should be given for the right kind of
disease. Herbs can be used as a preventive medicine. It is used to
strengthen the immune system. They may also provide a boost to the
immune system when under attack by flu, viruses or bacterial infection.
For serious illnesses such as cancer, AIDS, and autoimmune disorders,
herbal treatment can serve as a very effective complimentary therapy to
allopathic treatment. They provide nourishment and support for the body
as it undergoes more intense forms of treatment that may reduce life
force. Herbal treatments are available in a variety of forms, for both
internal and external use. Internal forms include taking tinctures,
teas, encapsulated herbs, fresh herbs, flower essences, and essential
oil dilutions. External forms of treatment include using herbal and
essential oil blends, liniments, salves and lotions topically, as
compresses with heat or cold, in baths, as massage oils or body wraps,
and through inhalation. Looking at various aspects of herbal treatment
it can be said that that herbal treatment are good in various cases
compared to other forms of treatment as it has less of side effects.
