The Danger of Herbal Fads

If you walk into a hip smoothie shop or health food store, you'll undoubtedly be flooded with the newest "superfoods" and cure-all herbs. Like so many things in our modern culture, herbal medicine also has its own "fads," as it seems as if there's almost a new one in style each season.

Although it may seem harmless at first and they may be a good gateway into the realm of herbal medicine, herbal fads may not necessarily be a good thing. Most of the time, they're promoted by big supplement companies looking to inflate their bottom line, even if the truth is a bit fudged to get there (or even flat-out lies!). By learning about the danger of herbal fads, you can become a more conscious consumer and herbalist and know how to navigate this sometimes confusing territory.

In today's blog post you'll learn:

Who's behind herbal fads and how they're born in the market

How herbal fads hurt the credibility of herbalism and pigeonhole herbs

The ecological and cultural damage herbal fads can cause

Ways companies lie about herbs and how they can hurt you

Why herbal fads can change the way you think about herbs without even realizing it

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