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Tribal Knowledge is about people who have a vast knowledge of  plants and their uses as medicine.  The knowledge is passed from generation to generation. There are over a 100,000 kinds of plants in rainforests all over the world.  A wide variety of  plants are combined to produce a dramatic affect in treating most ailments.  These plants are used as  a natural pharmacy when used correctly.   Herbs and spices are used in every day dishes to enhance the flavor of foods.  They also have medicinal properties that most people don't realize.  An example is ginger which can be used as  a meat flavoring but also for motion sickness.

How do herbs work?

People in tropical areas have used the plants around them with great success.  Some plants are poisonous and look like a non-poisonous species. Learning from an herbalist is a good way to become familiar with which plants are poisonous and which ones are not. :

Scientists are able to isolate the beneficial parts of plants and use them in today's medicines by extracting them. Then they create a synthetic counterpart and mass produce it.  Herbs have various other ingredients in them that work together as a team to produce the desired results. Isolating just one ingredient may not be the best.

Herbs have a powerful effect on the body. You may not notice anything at first but that doesn't mean they aren't affecting your system. For them to work correctly you need to use them correctly just as you would medicines. Without proper nutrition and cleansing herbs won't work as well. One of the most serious problems we have today is malnutrition. Most portion sizes today are huge and lack most nutrients. They are twice to three times the size of what used to be called a regular portion. It will take longer to see the desired results in your health.

If you eat a raw diet for about 6 months, while cleansing at the same time, the body will steadily release built-up mucus until the digestive tissue is restored. Herbs can clean out your liver too but you have to provide a nutritious diet.

Some plants are poisonous or deadly if used for long periods of time.  If you are taking medications you need to be aware of how the herbs will interact with them. Some herbs will have a negative effect when taken with certain prescriptions. Consult a doctor or herbalist if you have any doubt.

As a general rule, most bitter-tasting herbs are used as medicine and are used for short periods of time. The sweet tasting herbs can be used on a long term basis.

Herbs and spices have been used to flavor foods for years. They have health benefits when used daily. When used in combination with a good diet, the effects can be amazing. Some medicines will give you quick relief but they are really masking the symptoms and not curing the cause.  Prescribed medicines may actually be beneficial in some cases.  In many countries herbs are prescribed instead of modern medicine. You must find out the cause of your illness to treat it. Herbs treat the cause rather than mask the symptoms

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Most health problems are related to the way we live. This means what we choose to eat and our environmental lifestyle.