Don't mess with nature; Herbal medicines can be good for you -- but watch your step.(Features) From: Daily Post (Liverpool, England) | Date: September 16, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 MGN Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Rachel Armstrong

FROM aloe vera to the Chinese angelic a root, the market for herbal medicine in Britain is booming. Every year pounds 126m 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.