Thus began the competition between traditional and new medicine. Today we look at traditional medicine as that taught in medical schools. Non-traditional medicine includes such practices as acupuncture, massage therapy and herbal medicine. Herbal medicine has been practiced for centuries, but is only now being recognized and licensed. There has been a resurgence in natural healing by natural means, which includes herbal medicine.
Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medical treatment throughout the world.
The uses of different plants have been handed down through centuries. In fact, many of the prescription drugs today are made from plant extracts. Today, many of the common healing herbs are purified and packaged by health food stores. The following list names the herb, scientific name, uses, side effects, and safety. We will add to this over time.