Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicine

Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicine have a similarity with each other because these medicine are all used to maintain or improve health and they are also healthy and natural. Also these medicines are affordable and convenient.

So here are the definition of each one:

Medicinal Plant

Medicinal plants are also called medicinal herbs. It was discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. They are widely used in non-industrialized societies because they are readily available and cheaper than modern medicines.

Herbal Medicine

As we all know, a herb is a plant used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic properties. A Herbal medicine is a type of a dietary supplement. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts, and fresh or dried plants. People use it to try to maintain or improve their health. It is natural and healthy. But some herbs, such as comfrey and ephedra, can cause serious harm.
If you are thinking about using an herbal medicine, first get information on it and make sure to tell your health care provider about any herbal medicines you are taking.

Some Sources:
  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicinal_plants
  2. https://medlineplus.gov/herbalmedicine.html