In the U.S. herbalists are not licensed and cannot prescribe herbs unless they have a medical degree, a naturopathic degree, or a license in acupuncture. Federal Law states that the product label can not adveritse medical use, the label can only state that it is highly valued in the world over for its beneficial properties. Never assume a sales associate from a health food store is an expert on knowing your body-every person has a unique chemical composition. Like some people are allergic to penicillin and others are not. Historic Uses Dry herbs can be sewn into pillows to promote sleep.
Herbal teas can be drunk to reduce stress, nausea, or a sore throat.
Herbal oils can be added to a hot bath to allow aromatic vapors to soothe the body and mind. Also known as MS , it is a neurological illness. MS is signified by more than one area of inflammation and scarring of the myelin in the brain and spinal cord. Myelin is the tissue that covers and protects our nerve fibers. When this occurs, nerve communication is disrupted.