Herbal Medicines
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Prior to the 1860's the only option for taking
medicines was to gather them from the fields and hedgerows unless
you were one of the few who could afford a physician. So for
pain you could drink Willow Bark Tea (Aspirin) or take Foxglove
(Digitalis) for heart disease.
As the Industrial Revolution deepened there was a need for more
and more medicines to support the growing population. So at
this point active constituents were isolated from plant extracts
and manufactured, Aspirin being one of the first. As our scientific
expertise developed the isolated molecules were chemically modified
to develop into totally new molecules for use as medicines.
By the 1950's a new generation of medicines were in use by doctors
and pharmacists - this group being known by today's public as,
curiously, TRADITIONAL MEDICINES.
In some countries, notably Switzerland and Germany, the use
of Herbal Medicines was used alongside the newly discovered
manufactured medicines. In the UK however we turned our back
upon Herbal Medicines until recently.
Murray's was one of the first pharmacies to develop expertise
in Herbal Medicines. We felt that the public needed professional
advice. Herbal Medicines are just that - Medicines. Erroneously
people thought that herbs were always safe but you only have
to consider what would happen to you if you took a dose of Deadly
Nightshade to realise that the effect could be deadly. |
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Bioforce Herbal Remedies
Bioforce is Europe's leader in herbal medicines - the technical
name being Phytotherapy.
Bioforce produce a very extensive range of fresh herb tinctures
from organically grown plants. |
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Their founder was herbalist
Alfred Vogel who initially created natural remedies from herbs
grown in his garden. Over the years Bioforce have expanded their
ranges - food products, bodycare items, food supplements being
added to their herbal remedies.
Murray's Healthcare has worked very closely with Bioforce. Many
of our staff have successfully completed phytotherapy training
under Bioforce's direction, which explains why we are a leading
supplier in the West Midlands of Bioforce.
Echinaforce, an extract of Echinacea, has proven to be very
useful in improving the body's immune system, particularly in
dealing with long-term bacterial and viral infections.
Emergency Essence has a similar use to the better-known Rescue
Remedy; it helps you to deal with immediate traumas like getting
the jitters when taking a driving test.
Jan de Vries, a Belgian Pharmacist, has developed his own range
of phytotherapy medicines within the Bioforce Company.
You can visit Bioforce on www.bioforce.co.uk
or if you prefer the more personal approach please visit a Murray's
Healthcare stockist and talk with one of our trained staff.
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