What is the principle behind herbs and how are they made?
Herbs are used to balance the internal functioning of the body. Herbs are more common in treatment with internal illnesses (i.e. flu, cold, stomach problems). Herbs consist of various plants, roots, seeds, berries, bark, etc. Each herb is prepared differently. Some methods are drying, baking, stir-frying, etc. In this image are dried goji berries (go qi zi). They are used to in herbal formulas to promote increased circulation.
