Introduction: Why Herbal Medicine Faces Unfair Criticism
Despite 4,000+ years of documented use, herbal medicine is often dismissed due to:
Pharma-funded misinformation (65% of medical studies have industry ties)
Cultural bias favoring “modern” medicine
Bad experiences with unqualified street hakeems
At Saif Dawakhana (Punjab Government Award Winners), we’ve treated 50,000+ patients with evidence-based herbal protocols. Let’s expose the truth.
🔥 Myth #1: "Herbs Are Just Placebos"
The Facts:
Aspirin was derived from willow bark
Metformin (Diabetes drug) comes from French lilac
Peer-reviewed studies prove efficacy:
Ashwagandha reduces cortisol by 28% (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
Turmeric beats ibuprofen for arthritis pain (Trials Journal)
Case Proof:
*”My HbA1c dropped from 9.5% to 6.8% using Taryaq-e-Tabbheer – no insulin!”* – Rukhsana, 49 (Lab reports available)
🧪 Myth #2: "Herbs Aren’t Scientifically Tested"
Reality Check:
Our Punjab University-certified lab conducts: ✅ HPLC (Purity testing) ✅ Heavy metal screening ✅ Clinical trials (See results at SaifDawakhana.com/Research)
Published Findings:
Naveed e Nobahar improved erectile function 2.3x better than placebo (International Journal of Unani Medicine)
⚠️ Myth #3: "Natural Means Safe – No Side Effects"