Herbal Therapy

By: Lindsey Hoeppner

Mike Moore
Andrea Hawley
Herbal Therapy
Description
Herbal Therapy is a broad term used to
refer to any type of healthcare
treatment using fresh or dried herbs.
The use of herbs may take the form of
supplements, fusions, or teas, tinctures,
topical creams and poultices. Herb
therapy may also include the creation of
a healing steam that is scented with
various combinations of herbs.*
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*www.wisegeek.com/what-is-herbal-therapy.htm
Herbal Therapy
Description

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Herbal Therapy - Origin
Herbal therapy is
believed to have
originated about 5,000
years ago by the
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now modern day Iraq.

It has been shared and
practiced over many
cultures ever since.*

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*www..celtic-herbal.co.uk/magazine/herbal-
therapy-an-introduction.htm
Scientific Research
One study we found was on the
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
with different types of herbal
therapy. There were many different
herbal interventions tested and
compared with placebo. The end
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potential pain relief, morning
stiffness, and joint tenderness.*

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*http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11279784
Uses of Herbal Therapy
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) an
estimated 80 percent* of our modern world's population
uses herbal therapy as part of their health care routine.
Treatment of diseases
Alternative to prescription drugs
Mental Health
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*"Traditional Medicine." World Health Organization.

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs134/en/ November 27, 2009.
Uses of Herbal Therapy
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Stress Management
Weight loss/support
Treatment of chronic
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cardiovascular disease
Elevate memory
problems, pain,
depression, anxiety, and
sleep disturbances
Uses of Herbal Therapy
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Many people self- “prescribe” herbs
-Self Research:
Others use a
Naturopathic Doctor (ND)*
-In Bloomington: QuickTimeª and a
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Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 322-5605
montagueND@hotmail.com
Stress Management and
Herbal Therapy
Relaxing Herbs

Herbs, Vitamins, and other botanicals, can reduce stress and

tension in our body. It also helps in comforting our nervous
system and relaxing our muscles.

They can alleviate problems such as insomnia, depression, high

stress, menstrual cramps, nervous weakness, and stomach
cramps, which are all problems caused due to anxiety.

For example passionflower is a natural plant used to calm the

body, is an effective painkiller, and reduces depression.
Prevention
Because being chronically stressed can and will cause other related
health problems, using herbal therapy can be used as prevention.

Herbs can supplement for nutrients and energy lost because of

chronic stress.

What’s more blood pressure and cholesterol levels increase. Along

with the heavy toll on the immune system, which decreasing one's
resistance to colds, flu's, and other types of illnesses.
Specific Herbs and Stress
Reduction
Valerian Root
Passion Flower
Chamomile
St. John’s Wort
Peppermint
Lemongrass
Lavender
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-Tea
-scientific proof
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Passion Flower
-Eases tenseness, restlessness,
nervousness and irritability
-scientific evidence
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 Lavender
-Calming
-Aroma
-Aids sleep TIFF
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St. John’s Wort
Useful for the treatment of
mild depression
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compared the effects of St.

John's Wort with a wide
range of prescription anti-
depressants and with a
placebo group.
It worked! In some cases
better than the
antidepressants and it
produces fewer negative
side effects
 Peppermint
-Mood uplifting
-Improves mental clarity, alertness, concentration, and
memory
-Sharpens the senses
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TIP: Sucking on a
peppermint candy
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peppermint gum
during an exam can
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help calm you so

that you can
 Lemongrass
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 Rosemary
-Helps relieve
mental fatigue

-Improves
mental clarity,
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memory

-Creates
positive mood
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola is an herb that grows
widespread in Asia and especially
in India. It has been known to help
with enhancing memory, wound
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Holy Basil
It has been known to
help with fever,
inflammation,
dysentery, diarrhea,
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indigestion, bronchitis,
bronchial asthma,
arthritis, insect bites,
skin conditions and
painful eye diseases.
Hops
relaxing herb associated with passion flower and
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Chamomile flowers.
It has been used as a relaxant in both modern and
traditional medical practices.
Hops have been widely used to add a bitter taste and
aroma in beer.
In terms of relaxation though Hops can have many
physiological effects on the human body such as
sedation, encouraging and inducing sleep, calming
the stomach, and stimulating ones appetite.
Future of Herbal Therapy
As herbal therapy becomes more popular it is also gaining back the respect it had in the
past.

Many countries around the globe use natural medicine to meet their primary health
care needs. In developed countries the demand has steadily increased forcing positive
changes that show the future of natural medicine is on the verge of becoming main
stream and will one day be used in collaboration with conventional medicine.

The demand for natural medicine has fueled increased research and education.
Institutes of higher learning for the field are turning out graduates at record pace and
the word on the street is there is high demand for them. So high in fact that
conventional medical schools are offering courses and continuing education in natural
medicine.
Future (cont.)
A survey conducted in 2004 showed that more than one third of
the population in the United States was currently using some
form of natural medicine. With such a large number of its
citizens using alternatives to mainstream medical care, the
government has begun to take notice, develop policies,
regulations and fund research.

Will natural medicine make it to the main stream? Of course it

will, its here. It is slowly but surely being integrated as we
speak. The only thing left to do is give it a try, and start healing.
Personal Experiences QuickTimeª and a
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Quiz/Feedback
Which herb would you like to try
and why?
3. Which herb helps you relax at
night and fall asleep? (hint: there
are three possibilities, both are
correct)
The End.

Thank you.