Chinese herb use booming in Britain
As in many other parts of the world, people in Britain are turning to traditional Chinese remedies:
"From aloe vera to the Chinese angelica root, the market for herbal medicine in Britain is booming.
Every year £126 million is spent on it and 20% of the population use a herbal medicinal product at least once a year.
Some people simply prefer natural products to conventional medicine or have found prescribed medication hasn’t helped them. Others don’t have time to get a prescription from a GP so look for an alternative solution to their ailment.
Whatever the reason there’s no doubt many people find herbal medicine effective in helping to cure or prevent illnesses."
"From aloe vera to the Chinese angelica root, the market for herbal medicine in Britain is booming.
Every year £126 million is spent on it and 20% of the population use a herbal medicinal product at least once a year.
Some people simply prefer natural products to conventional medicine or have found prescribed medication hasn’t helped them. Others don’t have time to get a prescription from a GP so look for an alternative solution to their ailment.
Whatever the reason there’s no doubt many people find herbal medicine effective in helping to cure or prevent illnesses."