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Herbal Medicine for Women's Health



Kashani L1 ; Nikbakhat MR2 ; Akhondzadeh S3
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  1. 1. Infertility Ward, Arash Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Pharmacology, Yasouj University of Medical Sciences, Yasouj, Iran
  3. 3. Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Psychiatric Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, South Kargar Street, Tehran, 13337, Iran

Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Published:2015

Abstract

The treatments used by most doctors are considered conventional medicine. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) consists of a group of health care practices and products that are considered out of the mainstream. An out-of-the-mainstream treatment is considered complementary if you use it along with conventional medicine. Research shows that 40 percent of women in the United States use some form of CAM. People try CAM for a variety of reasons, including: conventional medicine has not helped solve their medical problem. They believe that products derived from nature are healthier and safer than prescription drugs, even though they may not be. They like the holistic approach taken by CAM therapists. A holistic approach involves paying attention to all of a client's needs to help her regain and maintain her health. These include not just physical but also emotional, social, and spiritual needs. In this review we summarize some indications of herbal medicine in women's health.
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