Some of the plants on our planet really know how to treat. But in this "skill" they are certainly inferior to pharmacological drugs. However, there is (and is not somewhere, and on the shelves of pharmacies) herbs completely useless and even dangerous:
1. Aloe vera. The plant is often used in an attempt to get rid of skin problems. On the "living tree" is legendary. He is considered almost a natural cure. And in fact, there is no one of any serious study, confirming the miraculous properties of aloe vera in the treatment of severe burns, ulcers, irritations. But here dermatologists even suggest benefit plants in the complex treatment of psoriasis, herpes, papillomavirus, certain dermatitis. However, and this is no evidence, so that in case of problems with the skin, it is better to resort to proven medicines.
2. Valerian. Many "helps" with anxiety and insomnia. Although this effect was not provided the results are no more or less serious experiment. Anxiety saves this herb to placebo level, not more. And to ensure quality sleep benefits the plants is very, very doubtful. In general, as long as everything is very clear with valerian. However, there is no harm from it - that's for sure. So it is possible to drop a few drops to soothe.
3. Ginseng - one of the best-selling "medicinal" plant in the world. Positioned as a means of enhancing immunity, enhancing tonicity pressure. And this is not... absolutely no evidence! He even healthy people are unlikely to strengthen the immune system, and even improve the condition of patients, for example, dementia exactly fails.
True, there were tests on animals. And many "experimental" animals using ginseng rid of the cancer and even HIV. But in humans clinical trial was conducted. So it does not prove anything! And ginseng can not be considered a medicinal plant.
4. Chamomile. It is often used in folk medicine (herbal teas, tinctures, compounds for rinsing and so forth.) What does this plant is just not used! But it is only tested in vitro and in animals.
Some properties of chamomile (eg, the ability to treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers) are proved, but only in combination with other drugs.
5. Mint. They say it effectively fights colds, anxiety, gastrointestinal-diseases. In this mint tea is officially not been tested. But medical researchers know exactly what it is absolutely contraindicated in patients with reflux. Otherwise they just torment heartburn.
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