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Herbal Medicine in the United States

Herbal medicine is enjoying a much deserved revival with more people turning to safe herbal remedies free from harmful side-effects. While modern drugs are designed to relieve the symptoms of discomfort and disease, the goal of herbal medicine is to restore balance to the body and provide an environment where the body can heal itself. Herbalists are not meant to replace the doctor who can re-set a broken leg, but herbal medicine can provide an alternative to a life filled with expensive chemical drugs designed to mask what is causing the problem. Herbal medicine is designed to heal the body.

Why is Herbalism called Alternative Medicine?

Beacuse it is different than allopathic medicine.

"Herbal medicine is the most ancient form of health care. As complementary and alternative medicine grows in popularity, botanical products derived from Western plants are coming back into widespread use. Western herbalism classifies many herbs according to their opposing activity: for example, herbs may have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, or hypotensive effects. Additional terms describe a supportive action: for example, adaptogenic herbs (those that increase resilience and resistance); tonics (supportive of vital energy); and emmenagogues (supporting the female reproductive system). Herbal preparations may be prescribed for ingestion as teas, as capsules or tablets, or as extracts or tinctures. Herbs may also be prepared as essential oils to be used topically, as are herbal preparations made into salves, balms, or ointments."
- from the Carol Ann Schwartz Cancer Education Fund Website