Herbal Products, natural remedy of various diseases

Herbs are small plants whose extracts are used for multiple uses. They are in the earth for eternity and used by every living being unknowing. Various herbs can be found in your plant pots or in the nearby parks. The most common form of herbal products that found in the market is liquid herbs, apart you can also get herbs in capsules, soap, gel, solid as in tea bags etc. Tea bags are the most prevalent forms of herbs that are consumed globally for therapeutic use.

The medicinal use of any herbs depends on various factors. For instance,

·        The ratio of active constituents in the herbal products is at par with the original natural form or it has been alternated.

·        The freshness of herbal product

·        The shelf life or the expiry date of the herbal product

·        How have the herbs been processed and if it is effective after processing to use?

·        How can you use the herbal products? IS it to digest or for massage or can be taken from any other way to get the maximum benefit of the herbs?

·        Is the herbal product affordable and convenient to consume?

·        Is the herb that you are taking able to cure your exact problem?

·        Is the herb that you in need easily available?

Herbal products: Advantages and disadvantages

In nature, there is nothing free of pros and cons. Like a coin which has two sides, everything has advantages and disadvantages. Herbal products are also not an exception. Herbal products are criticized by the mainstream medical professionals very strongly. Although, many mainstream medicines are made from the extract of these herbs or are derived from the plant source but during the process it has been altered completely except the essence of the herbs. For instance, Aspirin that is derived from willow bark.

Advantages:

·        Herbal products are easily tolerated by the patients. Herbs have fewer side effects than other traditional medicine.

·        Chronic diseases that are unaffected from traditional medicines are seen getting cured through the regular use of herbal products. It is correct to state that herbs are more effective with chronic diseases.

 

·        Herbal medicines are tending to be inexpensive when compared to the available drugs.

 

·        Herbs are easily available. In fact, you can grow herbs in your garden or in simple earthy pots and use them as per your need.

Disadvantages:

·        In a sudden illness or serious accidents where instant relief is needed, herbs are not very useful. Herbs are inappropriate for many diseases like a broken leg, an appendicitis operation, heart attack etc.

·        Mostly people consume herbs as per their own convenience. Lack of proper dosages instructions can harm you. It is dangerous that many herbal products do not have written clear instructions on the packages. The overdose can be hazardous and low dose can be ineffective.

·        If you are not sure and choose any wild herbs without knowing how to use, it may be poisonous.

Online Organic and Herbal Products are now getting a shape of regularized business and various manufacturers come with the specialized products in the herb category but before consuming any herbs, it is highly advisable to get instructions from an experts or naturopath specialists.