Medicinal Herbs

Herbs are any part of a plant, which are used for cooking, medicine, skin care formulations, scent and dye. Herbs are the oldest known method of healing used by all ancient cultures. These herbs are still in use for prevention and treatment of various diseases. Herbal formulations are time tested. The medicinal properties of these herbs were known and used for centuries in India.

Herbs are used in the form of fine powder, paste, and extract, capsules and tablets for easy administration. These herbs are used for internal and external purposes as per their benefits to the human body. Different types of herbal oils are extracted from these herbs for use in cooking, medicinal and body massage purposes.

These herbs contain physiochemical properties, which are helpful in treatment of diseases and have a positive effect on the human body. The medicinal benefits of such herbs are quoted in almost all religious texts. These beneficial chemicals are less in quantity in industrially processed modern medicines and processed foods, which increase the risk of preventable ailments.

If fresh herbs are used in herbal formulations, these are very effective in prevention and treatment of various diseases. Uses and benefits of popular herbs are available in our segment �Single Herb Remedies�.