Herbal medicine is experiencing a surge in popularity.
Many people feel that herbs are safer than traditional medicines because they're more natural.
Herbs also are often seen as miracle cures. Although herbs may have some benefits, they're not miracle-workers, nor are they always safe. This herbal remedy was taken for weight loss or to provide an energy boost, but it caused high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, heart attacks, strokes and even death. Even traditional doctors are taking a look at some of the benefits herbs can provide. Some of the drugs we take today had either herbal origins or have the same active chemicals as herbal medicines.