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Article #73: An Introduction to Different Herbs and Their Uses

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






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