Botanical Medicine
What is botanical medicine? Simply put, they are plants (or substances that come from plants) that are used to treat or prevent disease. Plants have been used in this way in all cultures from pre-history on.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine, refers to using a plant’s seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes. Herbalism has a long tradition of use outside conventional medicine. It is becoming more mainstream as improvements in analysis and quality control, along with advances in clinical research, show the value of herbal medicine in treating and preventing disease.
Is There Good Scientific Evidence?
There is a growing amount of evidence-based research supporting various botanicals, as this article will show.
There is currently a vigorous debate about whether botanical medicines are effective, and whether it is ever appropriate to use them in a modern medical setting.
Herbal Medicine Major Role in Women’s Health: An Overview
This is a perspective review of medical plants useful traditionally for women’s healthcare in India and countries like India.
Herbs and Supplements
Browse dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness.