Benefits of Using Herbal Medicine
Equally popular as conventional medicines, the use of herbal medicines dates back many years and is believed to be the foundation on which modern medicines were first established. Though herbal medicines have been used for centuries in Sri Lanka and around the world, it unfortunately still takes a backseat to conventional pharmaceuticals due to the lack of general awareness, even though it has far more benefits! Keep reading to learn more about the numerous benefits herbal medicines have to offer and how proper use of it can help you get your health back on track!
Herbal Remedies for Inflammation
Chronic inflammation can be caused by many different things and can range from injuries to autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes, depression and much more. With the number of people suffering from inflammation on the rise, there are quite a few conventional medications available to treat it - however, many of these cause side-effects and are costly too, so what is the alternative? Curcumin (turmeric) has been proven to be a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and several clinical studies indicate that curcumin lowers the levels of enzymes that cause inflammation.
Unlike conventional medicines, curcumin can be taken daily on a long-term basis without any side-effects and is also a powerful antioxidant which is believed to be more powerful than both Vitamin E and C. This magical spic will do you a world of good whether you suffer from chronic inflammation or not, as every part of our body suffers from inflammation on some level whether we realize it or not and curcumin will aid with reducing this, while also boosting your immunity!
Herbal Remedies for Coughs and Colds
Coughs, other respiratory disorders and secondary bacterial infections brought on by colds are often treated with strong antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals which can leave you drowsy, affect your appetite and even cause liver damage in the long term! Slowly, but surely there has been a significant increase in the availability of highly-effective natural cough syrups in Sri Lanka that treat respiratory disorders without any of these side-effects. For instance, the Healing Herbs Cough Syrup contains pelagornium sidoides and ivy leaf extracts, both of which have amazing healing properties and are scientifically proven to address symptoms of respiratory infections effectively.
