It is becoming more and more apparent that natural medicine is in many cases a far better alternative to conventional medicine.
Most natural medicine is derived from different fruits and medicinal herbs such as sage, yarrow, skullcap and Echinacea. These plants are usually grown in conditions where they are not exposed to toxic chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides, unlike their conventional cousins which are often made directly from chemicals.
In many cases, conventional medicines pass unwanted side-effects onto their users. Natural medicines rarely have side effects allowing them to be used by a wider range of users.
As most conventional chemical based medications tend to be derived from the natural world in one way or another, there are countless natural alternatives that often have equal or greater effects, a few of which are listed below.
Bergamot is a great alternative to conventional medications used to aid indigestion or heartburn. It will help to speed up the digestion process and can also aid the stomach in digesting food more thoroughly.
Dandelion is very rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains vitamins A, C and E in large quantities. Dandelion is rich in sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium and contains a very high amount of calcium. These vitamins and minerals are required to maintain health and wellbeing. A small amount of dandelion root consumed in dried form or as a tea (which tastes a bit like coffee) will provide the user with ample supplies of nutrients.
Echinacea is quickly becoming one of the most infamous natural remedies being a great natural treatment for the common cold or influenza.
By stimulating the immune system, echinacea can drastically reduce the duration of viral infections.
Echinacea, when used on a regular basis can lower chances of catching common viruses massively and is often consumed in tea or pill form for this purpose.
Feverfew is one of the original natural painkillers. Feverfew is a great alternative to drugs such as ibuprofen (commonly known as nurofen) and paracetamol (panadol).
It is very effective in the treatment of migraines and headaches and when taken over a long period of time the active ingredient build up in ones system can act as a preventative to future headaches.
Licorice, often drank as a tea has been taken as a treatment for a cough since the time of antiquity. Licorice it is a great natural alternative to conventional cough medicines and is known in many cases to be highly effective.
Sage is one of those medicinal herbs that is an all-round gem as it has so many medicinal properties and uses. Conventional hair dye is full of harsh toxic chemicals that can sometimes inflict permanent damage to ones scalp which is why a sage rinse is a great alternative as it will darken existing grey hairs and it is 100% natural.
The application of sage to an abrasion or a wound is a natural alternative to conventional disinfectants. It will prevent and ward off an infection that may occur in a wound or laceration. Sage will encourage the healing process and as it is an astringent, it will minimize the amount of scarring.
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Scullcap is often prescribed by naturopaths as an effective treatment for insomnia, depression and anxiety.
Yarrow is a very valuable medicinal herb that is not very well known. Due to its astringent properties, it is a great alternative for treating conditions such as acne, enlarged pores, dirty pores, varicose veins, stretch marks, scars and blotchy skin. Yarrow naturally causes the bodies tissue to tighten and constrict.
Vervain is a excellent natural remedy for menopause. Vervain can help women that are affected by menopause to cope with the emotional side of things such as depression, anxiety, stress and those dreaded mood swings.
Black cohosh is a medicinal herb that is commonly taken as an alternative treatment to reduce high blood pressure. Amongst other things, black cohosh has also been used to help treat menopause.
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