2007-03-19 04:40:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
It's only been used for thousands of years...I think it's pretty safe! Unlike the medications of today that kill you after the government approves them for release!!
2007-03-19 04:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by wish I were 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in general its fairly safe becasue 1) most herbs dont actually do anything, or 2) if they do have medicinal value they arent very strong.
but herbal medicine does have risks, and anybody who tells you it is 100% safe doesnt know what they are talking about. the herbs that do work follow the same rules that govern prescription drugs and thus cause side effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, etc. colloidal silver (isnt exactly an herb) is one that really comes to mind as being both unsafe and ineffective.
and herbal medicine is not tested or studied to anywhere near the extent of Rx drugs
2007-03-19 11:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herbal medicine can have side affects just like regular meds. Some have worked very well for me while others I have had allergic reactions to. Just remember that just because it is natural doesn't mean it is safe. Ex. poison ivy
2007-03-19 11:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by tdgquilter 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Herbal remedies are generally safe. The real question you should be asking is........'How effective is herbal medicine?' I don't have an answer to that one.
2007-03-19 11:48:44 · answer #4 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Safe Natural and Effective........they have used them for thousands of years............But herbs can be dangerous and
have reactions and be bad in certain instances with various health problems, they can also kill in not used properly.
There are many Herbalists and Chineese Med. practioners......
Go to a professional for serious help.
2007-03-19 14:03:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
herbal meds are safer then perceptions they will break down your immune system
2007-03-19 12:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its safe as long as you read into it, don't just go shoving things into your mouth... some things are ment to be rubbed on and such
2007-03-19 11:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by byron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the safest next to maintaining
2007-03-23 04:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in moderation its all healthy
2007-03-19 11:45:06 · answer #9 · answered by Immortal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋