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Herbal Therapy

By: Lindsey HoeppnerMike Moore

Andrea Hawley


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Herbal Therapy

DescriptionHerbal Therapy is a broad term used to

refer to any type of healthcaretreatment using fresh or dried herbs.

The use of herbs may take the form ofsupplements, fusions, or teas, tinctures,topical creams and poultices. Herbtherapy may also include the creation of

a healing steam that is scented withvarious combinations of herbs.*

*www.wisegeek.com/what-is-herbal-therapy.htm

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Herbal Therapy

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Herbal Therapy - Origin

Herbal therapy isbelieved to haveoriginated about 5,000years ago by theSumerians in what isnow modern day Iraq.It has been shared andpracticed over many

cultures ever since.*

*www..celtic-herbal.co.uk/magazine/herbal-

therapy-an-introduction.htm

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Scientific ResearchOne study we found was on the

treatment of rheumatoid arthritiswith different types of herbaltherapy. There were many differentherbal interventions tested andcompared with placebo. The endresults showed that some of theherbal interventions did result inpotential pain relief, morningstiffness, and joint tenderness.*

*http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11279784

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Uses of Herbal Therapy

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) anestimated 80 percent* of our modern world's populationuses herbal therapy as part of their health care routine.

Treatment of diseases

Alternative to prescription drugs

Mental Health

Preventative Medicine

*"Traditional Medicine." World Health Organization.http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs134/en/ November 27, 2009.




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(cont.)Stress Management

Weight loss/support

Treatment of chronicconditions: diabetes,arthritis and andcardiovascular disease

Elevate memoryproblems, pain,depression, anxiety, andsleep disturbances


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(cont.)Many people self- prescribe herbs

-Self Research:

Others use aNaturopathic Doctor (ND)*

-In Bloomington:

Center for Wholism2401 North Walnut

Bloomington, IN 47404

(812) 322-5605

[email protected]



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Stress Management and

Herbal TherapyRelaxing Herbs

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

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

They can alleviate problems such as insomnia, depression, highstress, 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 thebody, is an effective painkiller, and reduces depression.


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Prevention

Because being chronically stressed can and will cause other relatedhealth problems, using herbal therapy can be used as prevention.

Herbs can supplement for nutrients and energy lost because ofchronic stress.

Whats more blood pressure and cholesterol levels increase. Alongwith the heavy toll on the immune system, which decreasing one's

resistance to colds, flu's, and other types of illnesses.


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Specific Herbs and Stress

ReductionValerian Root

Passion Flower

Chamomile

St. Johns Wort

PeppermintLemongrass

Lavender


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Valerian Root



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-Relaxation/sleep

-OralSupplement

-Tea

-scientific proof


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Passion Flower



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-Eases tenseness, restlessness,nervousness and irritability-scientific evidence


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Chamomile







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-Calming-Mood uplifting-Promotes restful

sleep-Reduces stress andtension-scientific evidence




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Lavender



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-Calming-Aroma-Aids sleep and relaxation


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St. Johns WortUseful for the treatment ofmild depression

Study of 5,500 people, withsome level of depression

Researches looked at and

compared the effects of St.John's Wort with a widerange of prescription anti-depressants and with aplacebo group.



It worked! In some cases

better than the

antidepressants and it

produces fewer negative

side effects


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Peppermint-Mood uplifting

-Improves mental clarity, alertness, concentration, andmemory

-Sharpens the senses

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TIP: Sucking on apeppermint candy

or chewingpeppermint gumduring an exam canhelp calm you so

that you can


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Lemongrass






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Relievesheadaches

-reducesstress

-combats

nervousexhaustion


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Rosemary


-Helps relievemental fatigue

-Improvesmental clarity,alertness, andmemory

-Createspositive mood


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Holy BasilIt has been known tohelp with fever,inflammation,

dysentery, diarrhea,constipation,indigestion, bronchitis,bronchial asthma,

arthritis, insect bites,skin conditions andpainful eye diseases.




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Hopsrelaxing herb associated with passion flower andChamomile flowers.

It has been used as a relaxant in both modern andtraditional medical practices.

Hops have been widely used to add a bitter taste andaroma in beer.

In terms of relaxation though Hops can have manyphysiological effects on the human body such assedation, encouraging and inducing sleep, calmingthe stomach, and stimulating ones appetite.


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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, thegovernment 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.


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Personal Experiences










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Quiz/Feedback

Which herb would you like to tryand why?

3. Which herb helps you relax atnight and fall asleep? (hint: thereare three possibilities, both are

correct)


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The End.

Thank you.

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