An ancient form of healing still widely used in much of the world, herbalism uses natural plants or plant-based substances to treat a range of illnesses and to enhance the functioning of the body's systems. Through herbalism is not a licensed professional modality in the United States, herbs are "prescribed" by a range of practitioners.
Practitioners undergo a four-year training. An initial consultation involves taking a medical history, testing blood pressure and giving a full physical examination. Patients are treated as individuals and all herbal prescriptions are specifically designed with this in mind. The plant medicines, are also the basis of many modern drugs, though work more slowly than conventional drugs and are formulated to enhance the ability of the body to heal itself. Herbal medicines may also be prescribed as a preventive measure.
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