“Medicinal plants are receiving a lot of attention due to their great diversity and unique properties in human health. Herbal medicine is one of the methods that has been able to prove its ability to improve many health problems for thousands of years. It is necessary and essential to become familiar with the complete list of medicinal plants that have a significant restorative and healing role and can be used as a low-risk and effective method of maintaining health. In the following, we will introduce the names of medicinal plants and their properties in promoting health so that you can obtain information about their importance and how to use them.
What is herbal medicine?
A plant is called medicinal when at least one of its parts, such as the root, stem, flower or leaf, contains medicinal and therapeutic properties. Herbal medicine is a common and popular method that is used for various therapeutic purposes. Various research and studies have been conducted on the use and method of using various medicinal plants in order to use these natural substances effectively and purposefully. If you are looking for traditional and herbal treatments for your health problems, you should first get the necessary approval from your nurse, doctor, or home health aide about this decision.
The history and history of herbal therapy
To answer the question of what herbal therapy is, you should first pay attention to the history and rich history of this treatment method. The history of herbal therapy is equal to the creation of man; meaning that since the emergence of humans and the beginning of life on earth, human life has been tied to plants. Historical studies show that medicinal plants are one of the best methods in treating various diseases with the least harm and complications. The use of medicinal plants in Iran dates back to the Avesta and Aryan eras. In old books, we see the praise of the role of plants in human health, some of which are considered the cause of human immortality.
How to use medicinal plants
It is true that medicinal plants play an important role in human health and quality of life; But if you use them incorrectly, you will undoubtedly encounter numerous complications and problems. It is recommended that you consult a specialist and knowledgeable person to determine the type, dosage, and method of using medicinal herbs. Each of the names of medicinal herbs should be used in a specific way so that you can benefit from their maximum benefits, such as:
Tea
Decoction
Extract
Tablets or powder
Cream or lotion (for topical use on the skin)