based on physicians' and herbalists' clinical experience and traditional knowledge of medicinal plant remedies preserved by oral tradition and in written records over
also known as alteratives in western herbalism. They are generally mild in their action and act
also known as alternatives in western herbalism. They are generally mild in their action and act
In the United States, courses of study in Western herbalism are available in almost all 50 states. The study of traditional herbalism is part of the course curriculum in
Western herbalism: the leaves, flowers, and stems are used as herbal remedies. Chinese herbalism: root of baical skullcap.
relies on the synergistic and curative properties of the plant to
Skin wounds, hair loss and in the past rheumatism.
Ancient Roman knowledge was preserved. Ancient Greek knowledge was preserved. Non-Muslim historical information was preserved
is incorporated into the medical practice of licensed naturopathic doctors, who receive
remove wastes and pollutants, while minimally affecting regular
High blood pressure, cardiac conditions. Western herbalism: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, childbirth, asthma, hyperthyroidism, gas, insomnia, vaginitis. Chinese herbalism: heart, liver, kidney problems.
Knowledge of the ancient Romans was preserved by Charlemagne who commissioned monks around Europe to transcribe and preserve Roman manuscripts. Knowledge of the ancient Greeks was preserved by the Greeks themselves. Knowledge of the Egyptians comes from the hieroglyphs in tombs.
throughout Europe, particularly in England, France, Italy, and Germany, where phytomedicinals are