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Herbs

Herbs are medicinal plants that have beensweetened with molasses, honey or brown
used for healing over centuries insugar.
civilizations around the world. Almost every
culture has a distinct tradition of healingDecoctions are parts of the plant such as
with medicinal plants. At one point, whenroots or barks that are thick and
science was relatively new, humans reliedimpenetrable and cannot be maximized by
solely  on  herbs  for  curing  illness.simple boiling. These parts are made
effective by cutting them into bits and
Herbs and medicinal plants continue to beboiling  them  in  water for hours at a time.
lifesavers to millions of people who do not
have access to good health care.Aromatic plants are partly composed of
Additionally, herbal poultices can be used onessential oil complexes that can be extracted
injuries of the bone, joints and muscles,and used as oils in aromatherapy and
while herbal teas can be used as sleepmassages. These oily substances are found in
inducing  tonics  or  invigorating  drinks.the glands that are located in the flowers,
leaves, roots, bark and resins of the herb
Infusion is a straightforward way ofplant.
extracting the active principle of herbs by
boiling them in water. Infusions are preparedSome examples of herbs that are used
much the same way that we prepare tea. Thisregularly as part of home remedies are
technique is used to extract the unstablerosemary, thyme, eucalyptus, hibiscus, tea
components of the dried green leaves.tree, cinnamon, fennel, garlic, ginger, mint,
Infusions are made with a single herb or inylang-ylang, ginko, chamomile, etc. The list
combination of herbs. Once prepared, theis endless, as are the benefits.
herbal tea can be served hot or cold and



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