SLC S21 Week 1 - A Comprehensive guide to Herbal Medicines

Research Assignment: Research and write a history of herbal medicine in your culture or region.

Herbal medicine holds strong connections to Pakistani heritage. It is deeply influenced by region's ancient civilizations. Islamic traditions also play a role. Neighboring medical systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine have left their mark. Herbal remedies have been in use for over 5,000 years. Early practices were evident in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Pakistan came to possess Unani medicine during the rule of Muslims. It's still highly popular today. Neem, ashwagandha and turmeric are long exploited herbs. They have been used to treat a range of ailments. These go from digestive troubles to skin conditions. In rural Pakistan, herbalists - hakeems - remain pertinent to healthcare. They merge indigenous and Unani treatments. This allows them to offer easily accessible and affordable remedies.

Today herbal medicine continues to coexist with modern medical systems. It is particularly prominent in rural areas. Here traditional remedies are still trusted. These are valued for their natural and holistic approach.

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Comparison Task: Create a table comparing the benefits and side effects of modern medicines vs. herbal medicines for common ailments (e.g., cold, headache).

Modernity witnesses usually quicker methods. And more scientifically bolstered ones. These are for tending to certain ailments. They also carry considerable adverse reactions or dangers. Especially if they are misused.

Herbs generally adopt a more natural methodology. Typically they tend to have less side effects. But there may be a lack of standardization. Safety risks might be posed. These treatments also tend to act slower. mix of both treatments can be beneficial. It hinges on the disease and personal health.

Pros & Cons of Modern Medicines

Pros & Cons of Natural Medicines

Medical doses are for specific ailments where the onset of action is quick. Manufactured the medicines are under strict guidelines. Tested in clinical trials are items. Strong evidence supports their efficacy. Adverse effects might feature allergic responses. They may involve gastrointestinal problems. Some drugs might entail long-term harm to certain organs. For instance NSAIDs could bring harm to the stomach.

Made from plants extract, Medicines are often considered safer. They are also less processed. Many herbs treat multiple symptoms. They focus on overall well-being. Some prefer herbal remedies. They do this to avoid chemicals found in pharmaceuticals. They have a strong emphasis on natural healing.Some herbs have the potential to be toxic. A case in point is ephedra which can cause cardiac issues. There is a possibility for herbal medicines to produce allergic reactions.

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Herb Identification: Choose 3 herbs from your kitchen like mint, ginger, or turmeric and list their health benefits. Mention the recipes where you have used these herbs.

Yes, In our daily life for cooking concerns ginger , mint and turmeric used to develop the taste of meals besides of these are also very crucial for combat against the diseases especially turmeric used as a antibiotics for boos up our immune system to deal with seasonal ailments.

Being a mom of two kids , I am going to share with a very useful home remedy used for vomiting and lose motion especially for the case of kids. This safe and effective natural home remedy have been used since back couple of centuries to get rid of common and swere ailments.

Ingredients	Quantity	Thumb
Water	3 Cup
Dry Mint leaves	Few
Fennel	Few Seeds

Step:1

We will first light put the water in the boiling pot then boil the water for 5 minutes at least when the water bubbles start to appear than add dry mint leaves with roots and add few fennel seeds. Let them on moderate flame for boiling for more 10 minutes.

Step:2

Mixture of herbs water is boiled and they changed into golden color. Let it out from flame and cool at normal room temperature.

Step:3

With using of clean white piece of a net or a tea strainer, Strain the water into a glass.Remaining stuff left behind it. The clean and healthier toner is ready to drink.

Final Presentation

For having taste we can add 1Tsp salt to fulfil the requirement of water deficiency in body . It is a urgent relief first aid. If you have critical health issue regarding vomiting and motions. Than should go to consult for doctor. Thanks

Heath is good than life is perfect. So that always prefer to keep health in your life chors list as a first priority. After changing season ❄️ or change environment ♻️ than functioning of health is distributed

This health care homemade remedy will help you to relief from seasonal viruses. These natural home made remedies are for all age groups even also for infants or toddlers they have mostly of feel bad stomach due to different circumstance

Besides of mint and Fenel , Third one is Tumeric very good as a antiseptic natural and healthy miracles to heal the wounds by adding it in the warm glass of milk to the affected or injured patient.

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