It is a well known fact that the Chinese people have the best natural remedies. For centuries they have studied the healing properties of various herbs. Unlike the rest of the world who think that science is the answer to everything the Chinese people believe that everything we need can be found in nature. Before western medicine, people often found solutions in nature for all types of health problems. Although no one doubts the benefits of using Chinese herb remedies, most people prefer to use pills whenever they are confronted with a health problem.
A lot of western medicine specialists don’t trust the use of Chinese natural remedies. Although there is proof of the benefits of certain herbs, specialist argue that this type of alternative medicine is solely aimed at treating the symptoms and not the cause of an illness. However the whole Chinese philosophy is based on balance and their alternative medicine is aimed at restoring balance to the body. After all a balanced body is stronger and therefore more equipped to fight an illness. The main issue that is debated between Chinese herbal practitioners and western medicine specialists is the treatment of cancer. It is a well known fact that western cancer treatment does not work in the same way for everybody. The reason for this is that some people have more power to fight this illness. While very few natural herbs practitioners claim to be able to cure cancer, most of them recommend Chinese herb remedies as a way of easing the side effects of western treatments. The most popular such therapy is called Fu Zheng and it is aimed at improving the immune system. Although various Chinese herbs have been studied, so far there still isn’t enough evidence to support this type of alternative medicine.
There are various debates over the pros and cons of using Chinese herbal remedies. The best thing to do is to research all the ingredients of such a remedy. While most of the ingredients are harmless other can have negative effects. However from the thousands of herbs used in remedies some have received worldwide acknowledgment of their beneficial properties. For example Ginseng is known for its rejuvenation properties, Lotus is very good for spline and kidney problems, Ginkgo Biloba is great for toning the lungs and the heart and the black and red Reishi mushrooms are great for stimulating the immune system. However there are some herbs that can cause side effects. Intensive use of Ginseng remedies has sometimes caused headaches and increased blood pressure. However side effects are also found in western medicine and one can never truly know how the body is going to react to a treatment.
