Is herbal medicine better than synthetic medicine?

Question

answer based on your opinion. :)

Answer 1

Neither is independently "better" than the other. Herbs are excellent for prevention and support, specifically in giving your body the nutrients it needs for everyday health. "Synthetic medicine" (I assume you mean drugs) are excellent when you need a fast fix. Each has their specific benefits... Vitamin E is great for cardiovascular health and preventing heart problems, but you're not going to take some vitamin E if you're in the middle of a heart attack... you're going to want a drug to immediately stop the problem and minimize the impact.

It's really like the difference between changing the oil in a car or having major work/repairs if you skip a couple oil changes. Herbs are for prevention, drugs are for if you don't prevent.  ;-)

Answer 2

your so called "synthetic" medicines, by and large come from plant matireals that have simply been purified, so they are as natural as any herbal product out there, just more pure.  I think what ever works, is valid medicine.

Answer 3

I have to honestly say, that in an emergency, Rx serves its purpose.   But because I highly believe in Alternative, I will always reach for herbal 1st.  Also because it has less chance for side effects, let me explain: "my doctor wanted to give me a prescription for diabetes, but then went on to say had to give me 4 others because of side effects".  Of course I refused any and all, and within month had my blood sugar controlled or normal within 30 days!   I have since gone back to see him, and I'm still prescription free & normal.   Was I border line?  No, very high, but also very determined to do it Alternatively.   Had it been any of my family members, they would have gone chemical/prescription, they hounded me & even stated that it's not fair I'm making them worry... go figure...  but I've proven otherwise & now they all come to me for many of my herbal meds.   No, I'm not a herbalist (yet), but I have been following many Alternative Dr's and used their recommendations for over 10 yrs.

Answer 4

in my opinion herbal is better.i was on synthetics for 3yrs. i don't remember hardly anything my brother came home to see me and stayed till he had me off what the doctors had me on. now i get out do things go for walks etc. Yes, herbal is better.and my doctor agrees with it .