Herbs for Medicinal Purposes

	Plants are a source of natural medicine that is not synthetically made and thus is easier for the body to break down At Ionin Health Clinic we offer "Herbal Medicine" in addition to Acupuncture and Massage.
An herb is a plant that produces chemical substances that have therapeutic value for the human body. Each herb is strictly selected for its clinically proven health benefits. All our products are made from authentic, quality herbs that meet GMP standards. GMP is a set of regulations set forth by the FDA to help ensure that various products intended for human consumption and use are safe and effective. Failure to comply with these health regulation will result in fines and imprisonment. But, this ancient medicine is used in many of today's drugs. Indeed, about 25 percent of the prescription drugs dispensed in the United States contain at least one active ingredient derived from plant material.	One example of herb use in modern medicine is the Foxglove plant. This herb -used for over 200 years- is populary known as the cardiac stimulant "Digitalis." It is used to keep patients alive worldwide. Interest in the United States had been growing in the recent years from the reported success stories from the use of herbs. Herbs are used, for example, in the treatment of mild depression, without the need for Prozac. Also, some herbs are very useful for reducing cholesterol, diabetes, and more. Similarly the popularity of Ginseng and Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo) is rising due to its.
Naturopathy and naturopathic medicine is the healing art of using herbal medicine, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, homeopathy, and dietary advice to promote the natural healing of your body and mind. Our success in healing is fast, effective, non-invasive, and natural for your health concerns both chronic and acute.