Do you believe in Herbs Medicines?
By maxilimian
@maxilimian (3099)
Indonesia
May 30, 2010 9:33pm CST
Hi mylotters, meet me again 
Well i have this funny situation, when my cousin from US is come to visit us, he got his arms bruised, what he is doing just put some ice on that arms, of course it takes a long time for him to recover, my moms see that, and she takes a herbs medicines that she made the concoction her ownself, at first he is laughing and didn't believe that it will makes his arms fully recover, but she is keep putting on his arms, while my cousin is still laughing, but tomorrow my cousin find that his arm is fully recover, and he really amazed that the medicines is working perfectly, and i laughing for that Did you have similar experiences about herbs medicines? or did you believe with that herbs concoction? do you use it also? 
Well i have this funny situation, when my cousin from US is come to visit us, he got his arms bruised, what he is doing just put some ice on that arms, of course it takes a long time for him to recover, my moms see that, and she takes a herbs medicines that she made the concoction her ownself, at first he is laughing and didn't believe that it will makes his arms fully recover, but she is keep putting on his arms, while my cousin is still laughing, but tomorrow my cousin find that his arm is fully recover, and he really amazed that the medicines is working perfectly, and i laughing for that Did you have similar experiences about herbs medicines? or did you believe with that herbs concoction? do you use it also? 2 people like this
8 responses
@ellie333 (21016)
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31 May 10
Hi Maximlimian, I firmly believe in nature's medicine. I love the aloe vera plant as it has such great healing properties for burns and for skin conditions. Tea tree is another fantastic addition to any medicine cabinet also. Well done you mom for healing his arm so quickly. Hugles. Ellie :D
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
2 Jun 10
Hi Ellie! I just know that aloe vera has that ability to cure skin except scalp for hair, what is tea tree ability that you know? 
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@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
31 May 10
I absolutely believe in herbs medicines. I used to get bruised knees a lot. I would sponge witch hazle on them at night and in the morning the bruising would be gone.
Almost everything I take for an ailment is natural. Some form of natural medicine. Herbs work great and so your cousin is wise in his ways.
One must be careful in mixing different herbal tinctures and herbs themselves however as some can be toxic in high doses as well as some parts of the plant which the medicine derives can be toxic. The healthy properties of herbs has been used for centuries. I prefer a homeopathic tincture to health wounds, stop a cough and more.
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
1 Jun 10
Yaa, we should be aware which herbal is safe to use, whether it can creates a toxic or allergic symptom, i think we should be becareful with everything connected with medicines
@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
2 Jun 10
Indeed maxi, good point! You are so right.
I love to use herbal tinctures for medicinal purposes but also buying dried herbs bulk to mix my own teas. Still one must be careful there as well.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
1 Jun 10
maxilimian,
Herbalism actually existed more than 5000 years ago, when scientist found the body "ice man" buried in the Swiss Alps for more than 5300 years and discovered medicinal herbs in his body which is believed to have been used to treat the parasites found in his intestines.
So, with such an extensive history the various collection, concoction and combination would have been consolidated for the various ailments and symptoms since the beginning of times. Since every thing and part is natural - it is believed to be a much friendlier and better alternative to chemical medicines.
Even, skin care and nutrition products are already going back to natural herbs and remedies so, I am another believer and supporter of herbalism.
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
3 Jun 10
That's pretty lot of people here that believes the herbal medicines treatment, usually who comes from Asia country, did you live in Asia country also? I am wondering with friends who comes from western countries like my cousin, do they believe also?
I am wondering with friends who comes from western countries like my cousin, do they believe also? 
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
1 Jun 10
Hi friend! Yes herbal medicines are very effective in most cases. I myself prefer herbal medicines because I've proven their benefits. In fact even with food supplements I always go for natural food supplements. In the Philippines there have been so many herbal food supplements and medicines and people have been getting aware of their healing effects already. It is even safer and has no bad side effects like synthetic medicines.
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
3 Jun 10
Hi Salonga!
But i wonder if the natural food supplements is really contain natural source, but it's a good choice from you to use natural products, even with medicines and supplements
@iristacey (112)
• Philippines
1 Jun 10
Yes, I believe in the power of herbal medicine as long as it is still coupled with proper medical attention via a licensed physician, especially for complex illnesses. Herbal medicine as topical medicine has already proven its worth, especially for its antibacterial properties but of course, proper usage must still be observed.
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
3 Jun 10
Proper use and medical attention is more better if we consult with a physician, it gives us knowledge and have more better safe use
@lm1989 (7)
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31 May 10
I'm a strong believer in herbal medicine! I think it is a much better choice than putting toxic chemicals into your body contained in most prescription painkillers, antidepressants, etc.
I am currently growing a few herbs like peppermint, chamomile, and lavender that I plan on drying and using for hebal tea.
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
2 Jun 10
Using herbal medicines has a good advantages to avoid toxic chemicals from modern medicines in body
@homeshoppers (6166)
• Philippines
31 May 10
of course i believe in herbal medicine besides all medicine we have right now in the market nor hospital is actually from herbal medicine. in herbals its more natural and its more pure, if you have doubts with it then you can check online for the benefits of the herbs, theres so many herbals that are more effective and more safe and more cheaper than those medicine. but of course if its already a worst illness then i preferred to the medicine.
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
1 Jun 10
Hi homeshoppers!
More natural, more pure, more safe, free from chemical and cheaper also, but we need to pay attention about herb medicines when makes it, do not get wrong mixing several herbs before we are really sure it is safe for us to consume
@mickeydurkin (137)
• United States
31 May 10
I have never used an herbal medicine, but I am very curious to try it. From articles I have read the method seems to work.
