Herbal Medicine History

Herbalism is the practice of medicine involving plants and extracts. The main aspect
of herbal medicine is that certain plants can synthesize elements that will aid in
the health of humans and also animals.

Brief Background

Cave markings have been found over 25 millenium B.C. old that depict the use of herbs
as medicinal agents. History has it that animals sought after bitter tasting plants to cure
their sicknesses. Birds have been known to construct their nests from material that will
fight off bacteria to protect their newborns. Spices are more prevalent in tropical foods because they are said to stay off food related
pathogens. This is more prevalent with meat than vegetables. It has beeen stated that now 25% of our modern day medicines are
plant based in one form or another. This equates to over 7,000 compounds.

Herbal Theory

The general consensus among herbalists is that modern medicines are more sufficient for emergency situations than those
of an herbal nature. The proponents state that an herbal protocol over the long term, will benefit the user by resisting disease
and will also provide nutritional and disease resistant benefits that modern day drugs do not incorporate. The main thought
is to prevent as well as cure for most of those in the profession.

Common Usages

Agaricus Mushrooms-Cancer, Artichoke-Cholesterol, Blackberry Leaves-Skin Aging, Black Raspberry-Oral Cancer,
Calendula-Cramps & Constipation, Cranberry-UTI in Women, Elderberry-Flu, Feverfew-Migraines, Garlic-Cholesterol,
Chamomile-Spasms & Inflammation, Ginger-Vomiting & Nausea of Pregnant Women, Green Tea-Breast Cancer,
Hibiscus-Hypertension, Fungus & Bacteria, Honey-Cholesterol, Lemon Grass-Cholesterol, Milk Thistle-Liver, Cumin-
Analgesic, Oregano-Bacteria, Pawpaw-Lice, Peppermint Oil-IBS, Pokeweed-Acne, Pomegranate-Cancer, Rooibos-
Skin, Allergies & Colic, Rose Hips-Osteoarthritis, Salvia-Memory, Saw Palmetto-BPH, Shiitake Mushrooms-Cancer,
Soy & Black Cohosh-Menopause, St. John's Wort-Depression, Stinging Nettle-Antiinflammatory, Valerian-Insomnia.