| Definition | | | | are grouped as household plant. |
| For many centuries, the human race is aware of the | | | | Each herb in this group has a very distinct and |
| utilization of herbs and their uses for medicinal and | | | | attractive feature in it. Marsh Mallow, Hollyhock, |
| other purposes. Now the question arises, what are | | | | Meadow Clary, and Comfrey etc are few herbs |
| these so called herbs? An herb is a small plant with | | | | which have medicinal value they are used to treat |
| numerous nutrients and phytochemicals. It is very | | | | diseases in all living being and hence grouped under |
| beneficial to the well being of all living beings and has | | | | medicinal plants. There is another category of plants |
| now gained its importance in the modern world of | | | | which are termed as aromatic plants. |
| medicines. | | | | Vervain, Cupid's Dart, Costmary and Orris are few |
| Origin | | | | example of it. These herbs have distinct aroma of |
| The ancient traces of herbs and their uses can be | | | | their own which acts as a characteristic feature to |
| found back in the manuscripts of the 10th century. It | | | | them. Then another kind of plants namely kitchen |
| is very important to understand during those times | | | | and seasoning herbs like Cardoon, Samphire, Leaved |
| people believed in superstitions and believed in | | | | Basil and Winter Savory etc ,these are used as |
| strength of natural power and god. Many manuscripts | | | | flavors and spices in food. Agrimony, Greater |
| by Saxons, in particular, have clearly mentioned | | | | Celandine, Marguerite, Our - Lady's Bedstraw, Madder |
| different herbs and their uses and advocated using | | | | etc are horticulture plants and still are used as that |
| them for all remedial purposes. | | | | only. |
| Discovery | | | | These all were used by medieval artist centuries ago. |
| There are millions of them on earth. Each herb has its | | | | Chaste Tree, Wild Strawberry and Meadow Rue etc |
| own utilization and some value. Jalap, Knotweed, | | | | are another group associated with love and marriage. |
| Hemp and Elecampane are just a few examples of | | | | The magical herbs are another type of herbs which |
| the herbs easily available. Most of them are grown | | | | include Ragged - Robin, English Ivy and Bear's Foot |
| wild and were discovered many centuries ago | | | | etc. This group of herbs could treat almost any illness |
| through observations and research. Today modern | | | | be it stomach ache, headache, teeth ache, muscle |
| science is just confirming the utility of these herbs | | | | strain etc. |
| and their uses and manufacturing medicines on larger | | | | All the herbs found and discussed above are being |
| scales. | | | | used from medieval age and now have found their |
| Utility | | | | feet in the medicine industry. All these treat the |
| Different herbs have different uses. Herbs and their | | | | illness very naturally without any side effects and |
| uses are varied for each different variety of herb. | | | | thus have gained so much popularity. These are not |
| Herbs like Scotch Broom, Cotton Thistle, Fuller's | | | | very fast remedies but sure shot remedies for |
| Teasel and Hop etc are all ornamental plant and used | | | | sickness of all kinds. |
| in homes and other places for decorations. Thus they | | | | |