around the world)‚ (abc.herbalgram.org) since 1988. http://www.herbpalace.com Facts and Finding 1. Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to mankind. Herbs had been used by all cultures throughout history‚ In 2735 B.C.‚ the Chinese emperor Shen Nong wrote an authoritative treatise on herbs that is still in use today. 2. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4 billion people‚ 80% of the world population‚ presently use herbal medicine for some aspect of
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The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) has endorsed ten (10) medicinal plants to be used as herbal medicine in Philippines due to its beneficial effects. These herbal medicines have underwent clinical studies through the Philippine Department of Health’s "Traditional Health Program" to offer as alternative to conventioanl medicines. Below is the list of these medicinal plants: 1. Akapulko (Cassia alata) Common names include "bayabas-bayabasan" in tagalog‚ "ringworm bush or schrub" and "acapulco"
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The Taj Mahal "crown of buildings"‚ pronounced "the Taj" is a mausoleum located in Agra‚ India. It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.[citation needed] It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal. It is widely considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and stands as a symbol of eternal love. Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture‚ a style that combines elements from Persian‚ Islamic and Indian architectural
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Herbal medicine is the extraction of herbs or plants which have a medicinal value in treating illnesses and diseases (Brody 1). A herb is known as a plant that does not have a woody stem and usually dies back at the end of each growing season. It is also known as a "natural" drug because they are derived from nature. This is unlike pharmaceutical drugs‚ which are synthesized from chemicals. Herbal medicine dates back a very long time. More than 4‚000 years ago‚ the Chinese emperor Qien Nong
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beneficial to the immune system. The use of herbs to treat conditions such as allergies‚ arthritis‚ colds‚ diabetes‚ some heart diseases‚ and mental disorders is as old as human history (Cass‚ 2004). Early pioneers used herbal remedies for these conditions. Over time‚ these forgotten remedies substituted with conventional medicines and doctors have once again become popular‚ due to their numerous benefits. Herbal medicines consist of vitamins and herbs that are better at strengthening the immune
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(Clinopodium douglasii) Yerba Buena is an herb of the mint family. It is an aromatic plant used as herbal medicine worldwide. This perennial plant’s growth ranges from 0.6 meters to 1 meter. It has elongated leaves and in summers‚ it bears small whitish or purplish flowers. Such flowers possess both male and female organs that allow it to be pollinated by bees and animals of the same nature. The word Yerba Buena is Spanish for "good herb" and was the former name of the California city of
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Executive Summary CIP is Community Involvement Project which widens the students’ knowledge and experience inside the organization. In this project‚ IPMI give us the opportunity to work together with PT. Persadaraya. PERSADARAYA is an organization that brings together practitioners of autonomous‚ non-profit‚ is not affiliated with any political organization‚ promoting professional development of practitioners in particular with plant material‚ animals‚ preparations sarian (galenic)‚ mineral or
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to treat various illnesses and maladies. Currently‚ patients looking for an alternate for prescription medications are often turning to botanicals to treat their condition. One such herb‚ St. John’s wort‚ is being used to treat depression. It is essential that nurses understand the implications of using this herb with regard to drug interactions‚ efficacy‚ safety‚ undesirable side effects‚ and contraindications. Hypericum perforatum‚ better known as St. John’s wort‚ is a wild plant with yellow
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- The product Nirdosh is a unique non-tobacco smoking device made using 14 herbs (chosen after extensive research and experimentation by Mr. Bhavsar). Initially the herbs were rolled into tendu leaves in biri form and sold. However‚ later on Mr. Bhavsar decided to roll it in a cylindrical form in the manner of traditional cigarettes and to this effect came up with a special colored medicinal paper to wrap around the herbs (in collaboration with the Gandhi ashram‚ Ahmedabad).Initially‚ when rolled
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God said‚ behold‚ I have given you every herb bearing seed‚ which is upon the face of all the earth‚ and every tree‚ in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth‚ and to every fowl of the air‚ and to everything that creepeth upon the earth‚ wherein there is life‚ I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so." This verse from the bible has a powerful‚ but simple meaning; all herbs shall be taken in to our body as the meat
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