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what is herbalism?

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Herbalism: or herbal medicine is medicinal use of plants.

Question 2

herbal supiment for hotflashes?

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Black cohosh: You may try black cohosh and/ or soy protein.  You might also like to read other doctor's answers regarding menopause and its possible treatments by typing in the word "menopause" in the "ask the doctor" box on your  home page.  There have been helpful hints from other doctors already, which you might also like to read.

Question 3

could you please educate me on herbal incense?

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Herbal Incense: You might be referring to synthetic cannabis or marijuana, also known as "spice."  it's a synthetic designer drug where unidentified herbs are sprayed with unquantified amounts of synthetic cannabinoids.  It's a dangerous drug because, like with marijuana, it can precipitate psychosis -- and also you don't know what you're getting. Designer drugs are made to evade laws against them.

Question 4

how safe are herbal tinctures?

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Which herb?: Some herbs are harmless and others are toxic. You need to identify the plant or herb to get a specific answer. May I add that other than lightening your wallet, these herbal things are not likely to do you any good.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 5

herbal incense is it ok to smoke?

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No: One of the problems is that "herbal incense" can mean anything, and can have anything, everything or nothing in it.  Most of it consist of synthetic cannabinoids which are sprayed on inert plant matter. Some of these can be highly dangerous, causing seizures, psychosis, delirium and even kidney failure and death. Other are milder synthetics that do act like marijuana. You are playing with fire.

Question 6

is it okay to smoke herbal incense?

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No: these are generally some variant on K2/spice, which contain synthetic cannabinoids which are notoriously impure, may concentrate in some parts of the sprayed plant and not on others, and are associated with far more problems than with marijuana - including seizures, psychosis, delirium and long-term physical and mental health issues.

Question 7

does herbal drug cause side effects?

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Yes they can...: Herbal drugs are not harmless like people commonly think. Most of them can cause side effects and also interact with other medications or foods as any other drug could. If you are planning on starting one please always consult with your doctor first.

Question 8

are there any herbal stress relievers?

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Many, but check with: Doc before using since some of them have significant interactions with prescription drugs, viz. St john's wort is a mild MAO inhibitor & will interact with anti-depressants. See following for more: http://www.Selfgrowth.Com/articles/11_best_herbs_for_stress_relief.Html
vitamin b complex + vitamin c are also good for stress.

Question 9

help docs, is herbal shisha bad for you?

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Hookah smoke: Hydro Herbal Shisha molasses and any other substances that are inhaled into the lungs can act as pulmonary irritants.

Question 10

are herbal tinctures better than capsules?

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Variable: This depends on specific product, constituents being extracted, how well your system is able to absorb things, and conditions being addressed.  Tinctures are usually more easily absorbed than capsules, since your body needs to digest & assimilate the capsule & its contents. The taste of some tinctures can be very strong, & there's also often alcohol in them.  Take great care in selecting products.

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