Herbal medicine is part of alternative medicine which aims to improve one’s health. Naturally, herbs were been used for so long to treat different kinds of illnesses, but now, aside of using the fresh herbs itself, herbal medicine products are now also available and sold as tea extracts, tablets, powders and capsule form.

Many herbal medicines have claimed good medicinal benefits. Some of the most common herbal products are:

Garlic
Ginseng
Kava
St.John's wort
Ginkgo biloba
Saw palmetto

Herbal medicines are known to treat and improve existing diseases however, it is recommended that you check with your physician if it is safe with your condition to take a herbal medicine especially if you are taking other prsecribed medications.

It is not also safe to overdose in herbal medicine though, herbal medicines are considered natural, it is still not safe to take bigger dosage than what is acceptable.

Do not take herbal medicine if your doctor do not allow it especially if you have existing serious medical condition like blood clotting problems, diabetes, liver problems or psychiatric problems.

You also have to consult your medical health provider about herbal medicines if you are planning to be pregnant or you are breastfeeding.