[MR] Herbal Remedies

[Celticcross1984 at comcast.net]

For those who fear them, you should read Vicks Vaporub, Listerene (sp?), and most cough drops.  Menthol is mint, Thymol is Thyme, Eucalyptus etc.  There are some herbal, essential oil treatments no one would think twice about using.  Asprin is from willow.  Digitalis is foxglove.  Herbalism is medicine and should be treated as such.  You shouldn't start an asprin regimin without doctor supervision, and many medications have serious, even fatal side-effects when taken with certain herbs or medicins.  Anything you come in contact with should be evaluated.  As a pharmcay technician in training I am getting the starch scared out of me at how easy a fatal drug interaction can happen.  Even certain foods like cheese and milk can have reactions.  Always consult with a doctor, they get payed the big bucks for a reason.  I will now go stand in my corner, starchless.