The use of herbs to treat medical problems may be new to Americans, but it is a practice that is deeply rooted in most other cultures and societies around the world, and has been for thousands of years While some traditional herbal remedies may be of questionable value, many have been proven in clinical testing to offer legitimate and significant therapeutic properties In fact, more than a few of the pharmaceutical products used in mainstream medicine are derivatives of medicinal herbs. One fact is indisputable, herbs can be very potent and, if misused, potentially very dangerous. So, as with any medicine, their use should be directed and monitored by trained medical professionals.

Ask your pharmacist for more detailed information on medicinal herbs and always check with your physician before beginning any herbal treatment.