4th Traditional Medicine and Plant Science

Traditional Use & Safety of Herbal Medicines

Natural herbs were the primary treatment for human diseases about a century ago. Aspirin, artemisinin, ephedrine, and paclitaxel are only a few examples of modern medications developed from plants that have been used traditionally. Most herbal products, however, have inadequate scientific data to support their safety and efficacy.

Benefits of Herbal Medicine:

• More affordable than conventional medicine.
• Easier to obtain than prescription medicine.
• Stabilizes hormones and metabolism.
• Natural healing
• Strength in immune system.