Herbal medicines have formed a fundamental basis in healthcare since the earliest days of humanity. Currently, medicinal plants continue to be widely used for therapeutic purposes, either to prevent, mitigate or cure a pathological state Kambo Stick. Additionally, it is considered especially useful in the treatment of mild or moderate conditions, even chronic conditions.
According to the WHO (World Health Organization), medicinal plants are very important in pharmacological research and the development of medicines, being used as therapeutic agents and also as base materials for the synthesis of medicines or as models for pharmacologically active compounds.
Phytotherapy acts as an allopathic medicine; using active ingredients that combat and directly oppose the problem. It is presented as an option for the prevention of diseases , since nutrition and life extension are linked to the satisfaction of food requirements at different stages of the life cycle. Knowledge of phytotherapy and its practical applications serves to have a greater battery of treatments that can be offered to patients without the risk of producing side effects, representing an immense advantage over chemical treatments.
Medicinal plants owe their therapeutic action to the various components found in the different parts of the plant; These components vary to a greater or lesser degree depending on the species, soil and climate. For example, there are plants recognized for their proven properties that are rich in vitamin C, which is considered the best antioxidant that exists; strengthens the immune system, helps reduce cholesterol concentration , is used in cancer treatments and cardiovascular diseases, is essential for maintaining good vision , improves iron absorption and combats stress . In addition, herbs such as sage, verbena, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, rue leaves and linden are recommended for menopause symptoms.