Western herbal medicine
Alternate names: Native American Herbs, Traditional Western Herbal Medicine, Western Herbalism, Western Herbs
Background
Western herbal medicine is a system of alternative medicine that uses various methods for diagnosing and treating many different medical conditions.
Western herbal medicine is popular in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe. This form of medicine is practiced by many different types of practitioners. It is sometimes used along with Western medicine. In general, Western herbal medicine practitioners believe in the importance of treating the whole person. The ultimate goal of treatment is to improve a person's overall well-being.
Western herbal medicine uses a wide variety of methods to diagnose and treat many different medical conditions. The evidence supporting its use varies for each treatment and condition.
Western herbal medicine is popular in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe. This form of medicine is practiced by many different types of practitioners. It is sometimes used along with Western medicine. In general, Western herbal medicine practitioners believe in the importance of treating the whole person. The ultimate goal of treatment is to improve a person's overall well-being.
Western herbal medicine uses a wide variety of methods to diagnose and treat many different medical conditions. The evidence supporting its use varies for each treatment and condition.
Safety Safety definitions
Western herbal medicine is a system of medicine that uses herbs and specific combinations of herbal ingredients. Some of these are safe while others may not be. See specific therapies for safety information.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
Western herbal medicine is an ancient system of medicine that uses herbs and specific combinations of herbal ingredients. See specific therapies for effectiveness information.
Dosing & administration
Western herbal medicine is a system of medicine that focuses on the use of herbs to treat illnesses and improve quality of life. Practitioners typically spend a lot of time with each patient in order to understand their needs. They might also use standard diagnostic tests and physical examinations. Treatments typically involve herbs and combinations of herbal ingredients.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
See specific therapies for information about interactions with medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
See specific therapies for information about interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
See specific therapies for information about interactions with foods.
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