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Alternative Forms of Medicine on the Rise

There are a wide variety of healing methods that are not generally accepted by practitioners of conventional medicine. These are generally known as traditional medicine and alternative medicine. In developing countries the majority of the population rely on traditional medicine for their health needs. In poor areas many cannot afford conventional medical treatments, while other people simply prefer traditional methods.

Alternative forms of medicine are also thriving in wealthy countries. Among the most popular types of alternative treatment are acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, naturopathy, and herbal medicine. Some of these practices have been scientifically studied and proved beneficial for certain conditions.

The effectiveness of certain methods, however, has not been adequately established. The increased popularity of alternative types of medicine has raised some safety issues. In many countries such healing therapies are not regulated. This provides an environment where harmful self-medication, counterfeit products, and quackery can

What is sappan wood? What is it used for?

Sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan) or (su mu) in chinese also known as East Indian redwood, comes from a tree that has both ornamental and medicinal properties. It is a small thorny tree; it can reach a height of more than 30 feet. It is found in the wild throughout China, India, and in the Philippines. It is also cultivated in gardens and nurseries. The inner, or “heart,” wood of the tree is harvested by being sawn into large pieces, then cut into smaller slices.

What are the uses of  Sappan Wood?

In traditional Chinese’s medicine, sappan wood has sweet, salty, and neutral properties, and is associated with the Heart, Liver and Spleen meridians. Its main functions are to invigorate the blood, promote menstruation, and reduce pain and swelling. Sappan wood is often used to treat blood-related conditions such as dysmenorrheal and amenorrhea, and to

Moringa oleifera, the word Moringa probably came from dravidian language Tamil and commonly referred to as “Shojne” in Bengali, “Munagakaya” in Telugu, “Shenano” in Rajasthani, “Shevaga” in Marathi, “Nuggekai” in Kannada, “Moringa” (from Tamil: Murungakai, Malayalam: Muringa, Konkani: Mashinga sanga, and Malunggáy in Filipino, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. It is an exceptionally nutritious vegetable tree with a variety of potential uses. The tree itself is rather slender, with drooping branches that grow to approximately 10 m in height. In cultivation, it is often cut back annually to 1 meter or less and allowed to regrow so that pods and leaves remain within arm’s reach.

Distribution

The “Moringa” tree is grown mainly in semi-arid, tropical, and subtropical areas, corresponding in the United States to USDA hardiness zones 9

Is Alternative Remedy Safe? Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s safe. Hemlock is one of the deadliest poisons, yet it is completely natural. Ephedrine, the active ingredient in “ma huang”, a Chinese herbal remedy for asthma, is effective but can be deadly if not used correctly.

Also, certain alternative remedies can cause allergic reactions in people with sensitivities. For example, herbal products derived from wheat grass can affect children with grass allergies.

There’s no such thing as a cure all

The mother of a patient with attention deficit disorder asked me about a subtance her friend wanted to sell her. The friend claimed it would eliminate the need for the boy to take Ritalin. She said it was natural, had no side effects and could treat arthritis, multiple scerosis and a long list of other disorders. I told the mother that no single chemical cures everything. And if a wonder cure

Alternative Remedies Are They safe for Kids?

A few months ago, I was treating a 9- month old boy with a high fever. When his white- blood- cell count came back with overwhelming evidence of a bacterial infection, I told his mother that he needed antibiotics.

” I don’t like antibiotics”, she said. “I’ll have to talk to my herbalist.”

Fortunately, her herbalist told her to use common sense and listen me. But I worry what would happen with a less sensible practitioner.

Mind you, I’m not against all natural remedies. For Instance, I sometimes recommend the herb goldenseal for children with diarrhea.

But in the truth is, despite the fact that new findings about alternative remedies are appearing at a phenomenal rate, we still know very little about the safety and effectiveness of these treatments in children. I hope the following information will help you to make sense of this confusing matter.

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