HERBAL NATURAL MEDICINES
An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor or therapeutic properties. Many herbs have been used for a long time for claimed health benefits. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts and fresh or dried plants. However, some can cause health problems, some are not effective and some may interact with other drugs you are taking.
Herbal medicine -- also called botanical medicine. Refers to using a plant's seeds, berries, roots, leaves, flowers for medicinal purposes. Herbalism has a long tradition of use outside of conventional medicine. It is becoming more main stream as improvements in analysis and quality control along with advances in clinical research show the value of herbal medicine in the treating and preventing disease.
