8 Myths about Healing Herbs & Herbal Supplements
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MYTH 1: Vitamins and herbal supplements are completely safe:
The truth is you can take too many vitamins and overdose on some of them; which can be extremely dangerous. When it comes to the herbs most of the world’s best herbal products come from China however so do some of the worst. It all actually depends on how the herbs were picked and processed, and whether traditional herbal recipes were strictly followed and how much of them you take as to whether or not they are safe.
MYTH 2: All herbal products are Pure and Natural.
Some herbal supplements are not pure or even natural at all. Some unscrupulous manufacturers use chemical and even switch ingredients on their products just to get people to buy their product especially if the genuine herb is short in supply. This is a common phenomenon with St. John’s Wort.
MYTH 3: Herbs have No Side-effects.
Do you know that some imported herbs are created with mercury sulfide which is commonly used as a cheap antibiotic in the third world and can cause nerve and kidney damage? Most herbs naturally contain natural chemical properties, which provide healing qualities as well as pose a potential risk too.
MYTH 4: All Herbs are the Same.
This is just plain silly because if that was true, we would use just one herb for everything. Herbs have a lot of differences depending on how and where they are grown, harvested and processed and what they are being used for. This changes the way it is made up.
MYTH 5: China’s herbal cures are rarer.
There are thousands of plant species that contain scientifically proven healing properties located all over the world. Some are strict to China, but many of them are not. It is common to find many of these herbs in your back yard if you look for them.
MYTH 6: Natural Herbs are found only in the forests.
Every company that makes or sells a certain healing herb wants you to think this way so that you will not seek the herb anywhere else. The fact of the matter is that you can find many herbs in stores and parks or fields in every city in the world. New age stores are a great place to find herbs. However, if you prefer not to pay for them, you can usually find them anywhere.
MYTH 7: FDA Does Not Recommend Herbs for Healing
Actually, the FDA wants to control the use of natural herbs because it is such a money making industry and they want to regulate it. What this means is that the FDA realizes that herbal supplements and treatments is a billion dollar empire and they want their cut!
MYTH 8: All herbal pills are safe to use.
Just because a manufacturer claims they are safe doesn’t mean that they are safe to abuse. Allergies and health conditions have to be taken into account before you take any pills. All herbs have a potential to harm when they are taken wrongly or by people with certain health problems. You have to check with your doctor and read about herbs before you take them. It just goes to show you that common sense has to be used right along with these supplements.
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