How old is Herbology?
While the name herbology may not be old, plants have been used for medicinal purposes since the beginning of mankind. Written history of herbal treatment is over 5000 years old, with evidence of diseases being treated with herbs about 16 centuries before Christ. While the use of herbs in America has been overshadowed, 75% of the world’s population rely on the use of herbs for their medicinal value. What are the differences between herbs and pharmaceuticals? Herbal medicine is prepared from living or dead plants and contain hundreds to thousands of interrelated compounds. The safety and effectiveness of herbs is related to this synergy. Most pharmaceutical drugs are a single chemical compound of a plant, with only about 15% of modern drugs being derived from plants. How can herbs and Herbal Medicine help? Herbs offer a wide range of safe and effective therapeutic value. They are used essentially in three ways: to prevent disease, to treat disease, and to maximize health. Herbs are used
