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Medicinal Plants
Medicinal plants are plants that are used as medicine or as an ingredient for treatment to a specific condition or illness. The term “medicinal plant” includes various types of vegetation including, fungus, algae, wildflowers, weeds etc.

Medicinal plants and herbal remedies found in all cultures throughout the globe. They were used by humans long before they were conscious of their many benefits. Natural selection by humans has helped preserve and spread the use of various type of plants with both nutritional and medicinal benefits.

Popular “natural medicines” that are widely used include garlic, onions, aloe vera, opium, coca, and marijuana. While some such as garlic and aloe vera have become integrated with everyday diets and hygiene, others such as opium and marijuana are regulated for use medical treatments.
Various parts of plants are used in the creation of medicine. Medicinal plants ,or the compounds found in medicinal plants, are the basis for many synthesized drugs. As of 2010 it is estimated that approximately 50% of all medicines prescribed in the United States are medicines that are made from or based on plants. The human body can tell the difference between natural and synthetic compounds. Synthetic medicines will often cause side effects which are not experienced when taking natural plant medicines.

Acacia Catechu

Catechu, Black CatechuSmall

Small, thorny tree used for tannins.

Alternative Therapy

Alternative therapy is growing in popularity as more individuals look toward a holistic approach to health. Rather than treating symptoms with medication and other expensive medical treatments, alternative medicine involves natural substances, healthy diet and exercise and aims to treat the causes of the symptoms.

Learn more about what you can do to help in the prevention of disease and/or unhealthy conditions.

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Research Nutrients

A proper diet begins with research. First you must understand your body and what foods you can and cannot eat. Next you will need to determine which of the foods (of those you can eat) will provide you with the essential nutrients you need to maintain a balanced diet. Finally, you will need to plan and stick with your diet.

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Research Heath Conditions

Learn about health conditions and acquire the knowledge needed to help recognize symptoms as they occur. From the common cold to serious diseases our database of health conditions provides a basis of information that should prove helpful in your research whether you are searching for infomation on an existing condition or simply want to learn more about medical conditions.

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