Taking Step Backward

Herbal medicines have been used by our ancestors long before. Plants were used to cure ailments and illnesses. Some plants were proven effective. The use of medicinal plants were passed on from generation to generation.

Then, there are a lot of technological advancements that happened in the Philippines. Laboratory medicines were more popular and trusted then. The use of medicinal plants were not that popular anymore. And, media has also influenced people to patronize laboratory medicines which were said to be scientifically proven effective.

But I have noticed nowadays that herbal medicines are being popular again. Medicinal plants have redeemed their name. A lot of laboratory medicines in the market are made up of medicinal plants like lagundi, tahebo, ginseng, etc. What was used by our ancestors were the ones also used today.

Its amazing that we go back to the past despite the technological advances that we have. I guess people have realized that natural and organic product are effective and safe. It's good that there are now alternative medicines which were once the only medicines.