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Aromatherapy: Herbal Remedy

Aromatherapy is the alternative field of medicine to prevent or treat diseases. Many medicinal herbs are employed in the aromatherapy such as Citrus bergamia, Citronella, Boswellia carteri, Juniperus communis etc. Aromatherapy is used to treat various diseasea like bronchitis, fatigue, migraines, cystitis, cold and flu and encourages emotional peace and calm with a gently calming effect on mind and body. Read

By: Sonia Singh | 18/09/2008 | Alternative Medicine

Zoopharmacognosy: Nature’s Pharmacy Used by Animals

Zoopharmacognosy is the new term which means the process by which animals self- medicate, by selecting and utilizing plants, soils, and insects to treat and prevent disease. The mechanism by which animals select specific plants during their illness is still unknown. Study of the self- medication behavior of animals may provide an entirely new and novel discovery of useful herbal medicine and also may help to understand the animal’s behavioral ecology. Read

By: Sonia Singh | 26/08/2008 | Alternative Medicine