1. Advantage and Disadvantage of Using
Chinese Herbal as Medicine
Participants
Thinesh s/o Pergas
Harivind s/o Dalumalajan
Lecturer
Miss.Kavimalathi
ADVANCE ENGLISH

2. The Advantages…
Advantages of Herbal Medicine
• Herbal medicine is cost-effective and less expensive than the medicines bought from an allopathic pharmacy.
• Another merit of herbal medicine is that it can be bought without a prescription. They are available in any health store.
• Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than allopathic medicine for certain elements.
• The chemical medicine prescribed by a pharmacist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicines and
remedies do not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than allopathic medicine.

3. • Herbal medicine can be effectively used for body's natural detoxification process. The herbs such as Plantago psyllium seed, rhubarb juice
powder, aloe vera, alfalfa juice, chlorella, carrot concentrate and garlic can be used to cleanse the colon, improve digestion and food
absorption and boost your immune system. Some digestive disorders such as colitis, indigestion, peptic ulcers and irritable bowel
syndrome can be cured using the herbs.
• Herbal medicine which includes herbs such as ginger, capsicum, garlic and motherwort help to control the ailments related to blood
circulation such as high blood pressure, varicose ulcers and so on. Many of the herbal medicines are used to treat coronary artery disease
and to reduce cholesterol level in the blood stream.
• Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help reduce excess weight and regulate appetite.

4. The disadvantages….
• Cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time. You should
possess immense patience.
• Herbal medicine contains various ingredients and you should be sure that your body
agrees with the ingredients and it is not allergic.
• A point worth mentioning here is, herbal remedies and medicine for certain ailments
may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be revealed
immediately, but would take months or even years. In the initial stages, if the herbal
medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.

5. • Remember, the government does not regulate herbal medicine industry. Hence, there
is no quality assurance for herbal products.
• There are very few good practitioners of herbal medicine and it would be wise to
ensure that you consult a good practitioner before starting on herbal medicine.
• Please ensure that your taking the right DECISION …ok???

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