Herbal medicine has been used to treat or alleviate virtually every possible medical condition. Here, we highlight the 7 herbs you should always have on hand
Since ancient times, herbal medicine has been used worldwide by many diverse cultures to treat illness and to assist bodily functions. Herbal remedies in the form of teas, extracts, tinctures, capsules, and tablets may be recommended by healthcare practitioners of different disciplines as a practical way to address a wide variety of health conditions.
In all, there are tens of thousands of healing plants on Earth, so the question becomes the narrowing-down process. We could discuss hundreds, of course, but seven herbs stand out as candidates that everyone should consider taking. Each one of these superior herbs does double duty as a culinary ingredient and a medicinal remedy.
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