2007-01-08 10:27:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
there is value to it. not everyone died of every disease before modern medicine 'arrived'... that means people used herbal and natural remedies and were able to cure or treat illness. many people still use these treatments or use them in combination with more conventional medicines.
2007-01-08 10:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by teacher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most pharmaceutical development is due to investigating claims of traditional herbal medicine and isolating the active components. Without this knowledge future treatments for diseases may not be found.
2007-01-08 18:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by Red P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH MY GOD
sorry, all these answers are wrong, WRONG I SAY
It's simple: some people simply don't have access to the medicine and technology of the city, and it is useful for those who normally do but find themselves in urgent situations where it is not available.
Furthermore, most "modern" medicinal drugs come from old herbal formulas and variations thereof.
Hope that helps.
2007-01-08 19:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by snakker2k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it;s a huge part of healing, medicine and cosmetic, ointments--we need to always value ancient knowledge.....esp. since we're RE-discovering all the time thru studies that the ancients knew much more than we do today in many many ways ;o)
2007-01-08 18:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by fancypantsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if it is still being used today there may be something to it that may prove useful-like milk thistle,echinacea,Ginko(for people who have dementia)and so many more
2007-01-08 18:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by Art 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good idea because the knowledge makes homework questions SUCH AS THIS ONE! STOP WASTING SPACE!
2007-01-08 18:35:34 · answer #6 · answered by doctorevil64 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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For people who still want to cure themselves naturally.
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2007-01-08 18:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by Jon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋