Herbal Medicine - Aloe Vera
What is Herbal Medicine ? According to Wikipedia Herbal medicine (also known as herbalism) is the study of pharmacognosy and the use of medicinal plants . There are many types of herbal plants and medicine treatments. Plants and plant products are the basis of all herbal medicines, but treatments differ depending on how the plants are used. Herbal medicines may be ingested, inhaled, applied directly to the skin, or inserted into an opening in the body, depending on the condition being treated. There are also many variations as to duration of treatment, dosage, and combinations of herbs to be used. Today I’ll be discussing three main facts I’ve learnt about one of the oldest herbal medicines known to mankind (Aloe Vera) that can be traced back in ancient Egypt. These include where Aloe Vera can be found, its use, warnings and side effects. Aloe Plant ...