Uses "opposites" to restore equilibrium—for example, using cooling herbs for inflammatory "hot" conditions. 2. Common Medicinal Herbs
Crushed fresh or dried herbs applied directly to the skin to ease swelling or draw out toxins. 4. Safety and Precautions Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine, or phytotherapy, often focuses on the rather than isolated chemical compounds, believing the synergy of all plant components enhances healing. Uses "opposites" to restore equilibrium—for example