SLC S21 Week 1 - A Comprehensive guide to Herbal Medicines

Hi Friends!
How are you all? I hope that you all will be fine and enjoying your life. This is me Muhammad Ahmad from Pakistan and today I am participating in the Engagement Challenge organized by Dear @afzalqamar. This teaching lesson is about Herbal Medicine. I will admit that after taking this amazing course from Dear Sir Afzal then I can believe that I will know some of the most common remedies, treatments, etc which I can make very easily. So Let's get into it. I hope that you all will like my post and that Sir Afzal will like this as I have been trying to learn it very carefully.

History

• Herbal Medicine has a significant role in Pakistan. Alot of years ago, the people of Pakistan used Herbs like Ginger and turmeric to heal wounds. When the Islamic Scholars introduced the Unani System about 2500 years ago in Greece then these Herbs became more popular and most ofently used by HakimsHere a question arises what is Hakim?Friends, Basically Hakims are those persons who are very familiar with Herbs as they have a lot of Practice in making the treatments possible from the Herbs.

• During the British rule in our region, they started promoting Western medicines instead of Herbal Medicines but later when Pakistan gained independence in 1947. Then the Pakistani Government supported the Herbal MedicinesNow days Herbal Medicines in Pakistan are used widely. In those areas where there are less amounts of Hospitals then these Herbal medicines are used in larger quantities. Common herbs include ajwain for digestion, neem for skin, and turmeric for inflammation

Comparison Table

Disorder	Modern Medicine	Advantages	Disadvantages	Herbal Medicine
Headache	Panadol	Relief from pain fastly	Stomach side effects	Laveran
Cold	Brufeen	Relief from Temperature	Feels vomiting, Nausea and also disturbs the proper functioning of Stomach	Peppermint
Constipation	Osmotic laxatives	Softer the Poo and make it easier to pass from our body	Nausea, Diarrhea, etc	Ginger

3 Herbs From My Kitchen

Ginger:

• Ginger is a very popular herb because of its benefits in health. It is very useful for digestion as it makes it easier to pass our stool from the body. Ginger is also very beneficial because from this we can make some natural remedies like for colds. It is very helpful for those who have pains in their joints because ginger helps in reducing pain or swelling etc. Ginger is also very beneficial for maintaining the sugar level in our body and it also supports our heart because it also makes our blood flow better.

• I have used this herb by adding a small piece of ginger to Tea as it has a lot of Health benefits. It also helps in the reduction of weight when I add lime to it.

Mint:

• Mint is a very very refreshing herb with a lot of benefits like it helps in the reduction of gases in our body. As from this, we feel comfortable. Mint has a relaxing effect as it helps in reducing headaches and stress. The fresh smell of mint makes us breathe easily when we are facing cold. Some people chew mint leaves in the mouth or drink mint tea which helps with bad breath and also gives a refreshing effect.

• I have to add mint to water and then drink it as it gives me a refreshing effect. You can add the mint to tea or food too if you want.

Tumeric:

• Tumeric is a spice in nature and its color is yellow. It has a lot of health benefits it helps in reducing pain and swelling which helps people with joint pain. It also protects the body cells from any kind of damage because it is an antioxidant. It also helps the immune system. It also helps in Digestion and it also supports the health of the brain.

• You can add turmeric to tea, milk, or even to food from which you can enjoy the benefits of it every day.

Note:
Dear Brother, So sorry I was going to upload the images of Tumeric and Ginger too but it was finished.I apologise for that. If it is urgent then let me know I will buy it on Monday then I can share the images because my mother's salary is Today but Saturday and Sunday the off of the Bank. So we have to wait for Monday. I hope brother that you understand.

Forms of Herbs

There are a lot of herbs like fresh herbs, dried herbs, herbal teas, powdered herbs, herbal capsules, herbal oils, etc. I am discussing all of these below:

• Fresh Herbs:
  These kinds of herbs are in their natural form. Mint is a common example of a Fresh herb and I have discussed that in detail in my 3 Questions. These herbs are often used in cooking or it is also added to tea etc for flavor as they have a very refreshing effect.

• Dried Herbs:
  This kind of herb has a strong flavor. they can be stored for a very long time which makes them useful for cooking. Common examples of Dried herbs are oregano thyme and rosemary.

• Herbal Teas:
  These types of herbs are used to make a tea by simply adding the herb in hot water. We can enjoy the taste and also get benefit from the heb. Examples of this herb are Chamomile and Peppermint.

• Herbal Oils:
  These types of herbs are used for Massage, skincare, and relaxation. It is used in a way that the lavender or peppermint herbs are crushed and oil from this herb then this oil can be used for massage etc.

Safety Report

• Side-Effects of Tumeric:
  As we know Tumeric is very beneficial but it has some side effects which I will discuss. If we get Tumeric in a very high dose then there are chances of some Digestive problems like Nausea, Diarrhea, or stomach cramping and it can also increase the risk of Bleeding. If you get Tumeric at a high level then your iron level will lower and it can create issues for someone with low iron in their body. Moreover some people experience some allergic reactions, such as skin rashes or itching, etc.

• How to Avoid?
  If we want to avoid this then we have to start by getting Tumeric on a very low level. If you are facing some problems regarding this then first of all you should make an appointment with a Doctor and if he tells you to use some supplements/tablets then you have to otherwise don't use them. Those patients who have low levels of iron should take Tumeric with iron foods.

Conclusion

I want to admit that this knowledge given to us by our Dear Sir Afzal is very great. As someone like me learned a lot from this and I am very thankful to him for this act of kindness. I have done with my Homework and this is just possible by his course of week 1. I have learned and acknowledged it very well. I have answered all the questions mentioned according to my knowledge. The questions were about the History of Herbs, and the Comparison Table of Herbs, then I discussed about 3 Herbs that I used in my Kitchen and then some Forms of Herbs, and I talked about the side effects of any one herb (Tumeric) and how to avoid it. Learning all about that is very useful and I hope that you will like this and I am waiting for your feedback.

Wishing you all the Best

I am inviting @goodybest @lirvic and @jyoti-thelight to participate.