Herbal Treatment
As is known, plants have been used for treatment purposes as well as being used as food since the existence of mankind. There are many works concerning plants in civilizations such as India, Ancient Egypt, and Mesopotamia. Later, these works formed the basis of European and Islamic medical perceptions. Ibn Sina, known worldwide as an Islamic scholar, mentions nearly 1000 herbal and animal-based medicines in his work titled "The Canon of Medicine".
Due to the fact that the medicines used today are synthetic and cause side effects, research on herbal treatment with medicinal plants, referred to as alternative medicine, has increased considerably. However, while expecting treatment or healing through these plants, it should not be forgotten that they are supportive rather than alternative.
In addition to the healing properties of some plants, they can have poisonous or damaging effects due to overdose or unconscious use. Therefore, a specialist must be consulted for herbal treatment, and this specialist should be a doctor.
There are some points to be considered in the use of these plants. While a plant may be beneficial for one ailment, it may trigger another ailment. For example; while a patient with an ulcer complaint can find healing with licorice root, if the said patient has high blood pressure, licorice root will further increase their blood pressure, posing a vital risk.
As a precaution, when garlic is consumed together with licorice root, garlic plays a balancing role by lowering blood pressure. Acting under the guidance of a specialist in such matters minimizes the risk to your health.
