Herbology
Herbology is the study of medicinal plants. There are thousands of known herbs and quite possibly thousands more that have yet to be discovered. Herbology is the source of most modern drugs created by the pharmaceutical industry. Because natural products such as herbs and vitamins cannot be patented, there is big money in creating a synthetic drug that has similar or enhanced properties that were originally found in the plant. Herbs are generally much safer than synthetic drugs, but they should be treated with the same respect. Although it is highly unlikely to overdose on an herbal product, there can be side affects. Most often these are caused by unknown chemical reactions that take place when herbs are mixed with other drugs. Care should always be taken when utilizing herbs as medicine. Consulting a knowledgeable professional who is educated in herbology is encouraged before attempting to self-medicate.
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