They are safe enough for infants as well as for older folks. It was first developed in 1790 by a doctor named Samuel Hahnemann from Germany. Through his understanding of chemistry, pharmacology and medicine he began to focus on the symptoms of disease as they are experienced by each individual instead of focusing on the specific causes such as viruses or bacteria. Homeopathic remedies are extremely small, diluted doses of a plant, animal or mineral source which mimic the symptoms the patient is having. The remedy stimulates the body's systems to respond to the challenge of the disease.
Herbalists use the stems, leaves, bark and roots of plants to treat and prevent illness.
Even before the Chinese emperor Shen Nung wrote about their use in 2735 B.C., people on every continent have used herbal remedies to effectively and safely treat or prevent a wide variety of ailments. The herbs are administered in the form of teas, tinctures or capsules. These dilute natural flower essences have remarkable emotional and mental balancing effects while being gentle and easy to use. The remedy is in the form of a tincture and applied as a few drops under the tongue. Below is a sampling of health conditions and the natural remedies recommended to treat them.