草药是指用整株植物作为药物来促进愈合和维持健康。与之相对的药物是指从植物中鉴定和分离出来的活性成分,例如阿斯匹林是从柳树皮中提炼出来的。草药的主要功能有:(1)解毒和排除废物;(2)强壮机体促进愈合;(3)增强脏器功能。草药学家在开草药处方时,要结合饮食、体育锻练、生活方式的改变一起考虑,草药的作用才能更好地发挥。草药一般在三天内见效,特别是急性病的治疗,但为了 Herbal medicine refers to using the entire plant as a medicine to promote healing and maintain health. In contrast, drugs are active ingredients identified and isolated from plants. For example, aspirin is extracted from the willow bark. The main functions of herbs are: (1) detoxification and elimination of waste; (2) strengthening the body to promote healing; (3) enhancing organ function. Herbalists must consider the combination of diet, physical exercise, and lifestyle changes when prescribing herbal medicines. Herbs generally take effect within three days, especially the treatment of acute diseases, but