Word: orly
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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But some students are not waiting for statistics or scientific endorsement--many claim the best way to determine the validity of these claims is to try out the herbal treatments.
Echinacea purpurea, commonly called echinacea, is said to stimulate the immune system when the body first becomes inflicted with a germ or bug.
"I don't use any synthetic products, such as Tylenol or aspirin," Tennant said. "I think that in the long run, you can be hurting your body by taking unnatural substances."
Don't like to swallow pills? Don't worry--most herbs are now available in many forms, including tinctures (concentrated extract drops that can be added to beverages), tea or in its raw, root form. Natural herbs are also becoming attractive advertising pitches for meal supplements, such as power bars...
Even without conclusive scientific evidence or federal endorsement, the herbal therapy market has done pretty well for itself. In 1997, consumers spent $12 billion on natural supplements, nearly double the amount spent in 1994, according to Time. Sales continue to grow more than 10 percent a year.