East meets West: Folk medicine - any thoughts?

Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. Folk remedies are often just anecdotal. I prefer stuff with actual science behind it, like my elderberry gummies that have clinical studies. But I guess it's cool to see different traditions.

I like the simplicity of folk medicine. It's all about using what's around you. My grandma used elderberry syrup for everything, and it worked. No fancy packaging needed. The article makes a good point about common threads.

Okay, but can we talk about how folk medicine often uses herbs that interact with caffeine? I need my coffee, but I'm also into natural stuff. Anyone know if elderberry is okay with that? Asking for a friend 😅

DewyDaphne943, from what I know, elderberry is generally safe with caffeine, but always check with a doc. And yeah, Paula, science is important, but tradition has its place too. It's all about balance!