HERB REMEDIES
Herbs would not replace pharmaceuticals, but the research shows that--for many conditions--herbs work well, and are cheaper than drugs and cause fewer side effects. Herbs are not quite mainstream, but they're moving in that direction.
"Twenty years ago, there was no integrative program at Cedars-Sinai" she adds. "Now there is. That says something"Here, then, are the proven, the best herbal treatments. Stick to the dose specified in the studies or on the product label. When making teas, use 1 to 2 teaspoons of herb per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes.
Aloe Vera for Burns
Sometimes studies tell us what we already know. Aloe vera is the herb for minor burns, a fact that was confirmed most recently in the Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Keep a potted aloe on your kitchen sill; it requires no care beyond weekly watering. For minor burns, snip off a thick leaf and slit it open; scoop out the gel from the inner leaf and apply to the burn.
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