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All about Herbs

We have included below the four probably better known herbs but please browse through the left panel where you will find details on the history and medicinal benefits of over 26 Herbs. (more to come)

NEEM - The neem plant is well known as an antifungal agent, an anti-inflammatory plant, and a bitter tonic that can help expel worms, a cleansing agent, a tonic that can help prevent vomiting, and a plant that can help reduce fevers. There are many applications for the neem plant.   Find out more about NEEM Plants here >>

GINKGO - Ginkgo biloba is one of the most popular herbal remedies in use today. Many believe the Ginkgo biloba dates back to over 200 million years ago. Tinctures, infusions and fluid extract from the Ginkgo biloba leaves are prepared by traditional herbalists to treat a number of ailments. Find out more about the Ginkgo Plant here >>

ALOE VERA - The Aloe Vera plant can be grown easily indoors as a houseplant in most temperate climates. There are several practical applications for the Aloe Vera plant. The Aloe Vera gel can be applied directly to burns, wounds, fungal infections, insect bites, and areas of dry skin. Find out more about the Aloe Vera Plant here >>

St John's Wort - St. John's Wort is now one of the more popular herbs for treating mild anxiety and depression. It's primary actions can be described as analgesic, astringent, antidepressant sedative, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and restorative toward the nervous system. Find out more about St John's Wort here >>

For thousands of years certain herbs and plants have been known to have useful properties - as seasonings or preservatives for food, medicines or simply a pleasurable odor.

Did you know that - Tombs uncovered in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) as old as 60,000 years held remains of medicinal herbs.

Over 5,000 years ago, Ancient Egyptians had an extensive catalog of plants (many of them herbs) that could be used as laxatives, relief for headaches and other ailments.

Thyme was used as far back as 3,000 BC in Sumaria as an antiseptic.

Coriander (the leaves of which are used to produce cilantro) has been used for 3,000 years or more. Hebrews used it to flavor meals. Roman soldiers brought it on campaigns to the region to use as a meat preservative.

The Greek physician Hippocrates (460 BC – 377 BC)  used many herbs in his treatment of illness such as parsley to treat rheumatism and relieve kidney pain and Tarragon to treat toothaches.

Basil was commonly used in both in Greek and Roman cultures. Chives were used by ancient Romans to relieve sore throats and oregano was said to be a favorite of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.

Nicholas Culpeper published a herbal compendium in 1652 that listed an extensive array of herbal remedies known in Great Britain.

Though science turned increasingly to artificial chemistry beginning in the 19th century, there is still today a thriving practice of attempting to analyze what is helpful in herbs.