Herbs Raw Material

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Herbs Raw Material

Herbs have been used for a long time by our ancestors and are known to play an important role in the cure and treatment of certain diseases. In some communities, these herbs symbolize the only form of treatment for certain pathologies. It is estimated that approximately 80% of the world’s population has used some plant to alleviate the symptoms of some disease.

The substances found in herbs that allow the cure or treatment of diseases vary from species to species and are normally related to the plant’s defense and the attraction of pollinators. These substances, when they have pharmacological action, give the plant the classification of medicinal.

Among the main substances found with pharmacological action in plants, we can highlight alkaloids, mucilages, flavonoids, tannins, and essential oils. Alkaloids act on the central nervous system and can function as sedatives, anesthetics, and analgesics. Mucilages have healing, laxative, and expectorant powers. Flavonoids are related to anti-inflammatory and anti-hepatotoxic functions. Tannins stand out for their astringent and antimicrobial action. Essential oils, in turn, have bactericidal, healing, analgesic, and relaxing properties.

Herbs are usually used after being recommended by friends and family, since few doctors recommend the use of these products. They can be used fresh, immediately after collection, or dried, depending on the species and how it should be prepared. The method of preparation also varies according to the species and should be carefully evaluated. In some cases, for example, using the plant as a tea can cause its effects to be lost.

Herbs are widely used, mainly due to their cost, which is lower than that of medications found in pharmacies. In addition, many people use these plants with the false idea that they present a lower risk when compared to medications. This is an extremely serious problem, since some traditionally used plants have never been the subject of toxicological studies and, even so, they continue to be used. The long history of use does not necessarily guarantee safety.

Today, we find studies, although not in the ideal quantity, that seek to prove the effectiveness of certain medicinal plants. The main objective of these studies is to characterize the active principles of the herb through phytochemistry and evaluate its action on the body in order to create phytotherapeutic products. In addition, these studies attempt to evaluate the safe consumption quantity of a certain plant.