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Article: Distinguishing natural remedies. (homeopathic versus herbal remedies)
- Article from:
- Chain Drug Review
- Article date:
- April 10, 1995
- Author:
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Homeopathic medicine and herbal remedies are presently experiencing a renaissance of interest in America. No longer simply sold in health food stores, these natural medicines are becoming increasingly available at chain and independent drug stores.
However, along with their growing popularity, there is increasing confusion about what they are and what they each offer. Probably the most common misconception that consumers have is that they incorrectly assume that homeopathic and herbal remedies are the same thing and that they are made in a similar way. They aren't.
While many homeopathic medicines have an herbal origin, there are a significant number from the ...