The Benefit of Natural Remedies
Have You Ever Wondered if There Is an Alternative to Conventional Medicines?
Natural remedies offer wide-reaching health benefits through a remarkably diverse range of healing, rejuvenating, and nutrient compounds. Herbal remedies and aromatherapy can help to relieve for example, many of the common symptoms of menopause. Such as hot flushes, insomnia, and anxiety.
The history of herbal medicine is ancient and can be seen in every culture on Earth. The most familial of these are:
Ayurveda
Traditional Chinese medicine
Western herbal medicine
Worldwide, the World Health Organisation estimates 70% of the world’s population uses herbal medicine.
Ayurveda originated in India over 3,000 years ago, and the term is derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda translates to knowledge of life.
Benefits of Herbal Remedies?
Herbal remedies are a specialised group of plants containing many compounds, including beneficial essential oils, which work together and can nourish and help your body to function better.
Your body often processes herbs as if they were food rather than drugs, even though plants contain compounds that have medicinal benefits. By taking herbal remedies, you can improve your general health, meaning you are better able to adapt to changes that are associated with the disease.
Herbal remedies can also provide numerous ways to support not just physical symptoms but also mental health and well-being. Often, these remedies are found in a wide variety of teas or capsules. Herbal alternatives can also be used externally as whole herbs or aromatherapy oils that can uplift, soothe, and relax.
Using herbal remedies has an emphasis on Functional Medicine, an attempt to restore health, vitality, and resilience by optimising the functions of the body. Herbs are rarely prescribed in isolation, while lavender may help to ease a headache.
Herbal Remedies vs Traditional Medication
Medicinal herbs may not be as strong as mono chemicals largely used by pharmaceuticals; however, they can contain many beneficial compounds and, due to the complexity, have a broader therapeutic range and considerably fewer side effects.
What Do Many Herbal Remedies Contain?
Nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and specific tissue tonics. Antioxidants. Anti-inflammatories, Antibacterial and Anti-viral compounds.
Discover how Functional Medicine can integrate natural remedies into a personalised plan for lasting health. Book your free discovery call with Lantern Clinic today.
