what is Medicinal plants?

Medicinal plants

Medicinal plants are rich sources of effective substances that are usually prepared from their roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits or seeds and can have beneficial therapeutic effects on the body and help treat diseases by regulating the activity of different body systems. The use of medicinal plants, in addition to observing the principles of personal and social health, can increase the health level of people in the society. Some of the medicinal plants are Truffle mushrooms, Asafoetida, Barberry, Saffron, Viper's-buglosses, Rosemary, Peppermint, Licorice, Hollyhocks and Damask rose. 

Some of the benefits of using medicinal plants on physical health are:

* They strengthen the immune system

* Reduce inflammatory factors

* Relieve some symptoms of chronic diseases

* Provide essential nutrients

* They reduce the risk of some cancers

* Medicinal plants are rich sources of effective substances that are usually prepared from their roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits or seeds and can have beneficial therapeutic effects on the body and help treat diseases by regulating the activity of different body systems.

* Medicinal plants have a wide range of uses in medicine due to the fact that they are from nature and are more compatible with the human body. What shows the clear difference between chemical and herbal medicines is the duration of use, the method of use, the concentration of the medicine and in some cases its side effects.

* Medicinal plants can be consumed as brewed, boiled, syrup, vegetable oils and processed essences. These plants have anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasm, anti-pain, anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, etc. properties.

* Medicinal plants can play an effective role in regulating the function of body hormones and hormonal balance.