Herbal Extracts And Hormones
Herbs are found everywhere, and hormones are a natural product of
everyone's body. The production of hormones increases and decreases with the
age and development of the individual. Due to the nature of hormones and the
ongoing research still being done, this article will investigate only two
hormones that are in common use by the everyday person.
Herbs, on the other hand, can be found from California to China and as
far as consumers are concerned, they are now mainstream products that can be
found in supermarkets and drug stores world wide. Healing plants and herbs are
used by over ninety percent of the world's people. Mowry, pgs.1-11 In the
United States, with the introduction of ...
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aches and pains.
In past years, herbs were used for pains and aches. These herbs are
making a comeback because they have fewer side effects than regular medicine.
An example is willow bark Mowry, pgs. 43-49 which is being used instead of
aspirin. Aspirin was made from the active ingredient in willow bark. However,
people are using willow bark instead of aspirin because it does not cause the
stomach to bleed as aspirin does.
Ginkgo is being sold as a leading prescription drug in Germany and most
countries in Europe. Takagi, pgs. 96-101 This herb is growing in usage in
this country as more people age. It has been used in Asia for countless
generations. There is a growing body of evidence, as research continues, that
points to the outstanding effects of the Gingko tree on many age-related
disorders or sicknesses. This herb is reported to increase the ability of the
blood circulation system. It is a powerful medicine for the treatment of
restoring of a person's ...
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from Foxglove, Quinine ( for Malaria) from Peruvian Bark, Cocaine (and
its derivatives) from the Coca Leaf, Atropine ( a stimulant for nerve gas) from
the Belladonna plant, Curare (used in surgery) from the plant Strychnos (also
used for poison arrows) and the new drug Taxol (used in the treatment of Cancer)
from the Pacific Yew Tree. Weiner, pgs. 22-23 There are many others that exist
and are being used by the drug companies to treat many of the ills of people
today.
Technology permits the making of newer and more pure herbal medicines.
Herbs are used and prepared in China in the following forms: slices, powders,
pills, plasters, distillates, pellets, teas and drinks. In the ...
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