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Healed by Plants:
Nature’s Pharmacy for Healing
For thousands of years, man has used plants in different ways to treat several maladies and to contribute to better well-being as well as to lead a healthier life. From ancient times to this very modern day, the healing power that exists in plants form the basis of traditional medicines.
When the idea of using these natural remedies or holistic health is presented in nature, the healing role and good health agents in plants emerge.
Science of Plant Medicine:
Plants have mixed bioactive chemicals in them, such as alkaloids, glycosides, and terpenes that have shown the ability to add medicinal qualities. The different interactions with human cells are what alter the physiological processes leading to healing.
1. Anti-inflammatory properties: Various plants and their constituent compounds that are used to provide relief in inflammation-related cases of diseases such as arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, for instance, turmeric and ginger.
2. Antimicrobial activity:
Extracts from plants like tea tree and eucalyptus are utilized owing to their antimicrobial activities to combat bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
3. Antioxidant activity:
