Herbal remedies use dry and fresh herbs, both externally and internally, to help cure the bodies ailments. Herbal remedies have been used for centuries and will be used for centuries more and every few decades they become more popular as to where more people start choosing the healthy alternatives over the medications their doctors would have them swallow.

Herbs can be used in compresses, teas, infusions, ointments, poultices, syrups, tinctures and even tonics, not just to spice up your food! You should always get professional advice before using any alternative health remedies. Herbal remedies come in different categories that can include aromatherapy, homeopathy and flower remedies, just to name a few.

Chinese herbal medicine has been known to treat illness since the golden age in China from 2698 to 2596 B.C. Herbal medicines treatments are found to be effective in Western cultures than the traditional type of medicine. Many people prefer the non-chemical method to treat various aliments. Chinese herbal medicine offers this option.

I first came in contact with Chinese herbal medicine when a friend recommended ginseng tea. My main objective was to lower my bad cholesterol levels. I was seeking for a natural remedy to solve this problem. Ginseng tea was effective in accomplishing this task. My cholesterol readings were down almost four points. I reaped other benefits from Ginseng tea. Some of the extra benefits included, better blood circulation in my feet, aiding my digestive problems, decreasing fatigue and helping my headaches. I did not experience any type of side effect with this Chinese herbal medicine.