| For thousands of years, herbs have played an | | | | market today contain some sort of plant |
| important role in man's life. The ancients used them | | | | derivative-and while modern society is often quick to |
| for improved health and wellbeing, and today, even | | | | use the latest technology to cure our ills, herbal |
| with the miracles of modern medicine, herbs continue | | | | remedies are all natural, without dangerous side |
| to play a significant role in keeping us strong, safe | | | | effects. |
| and robust. | | | | Did you know that more than 10 specific herbs are |
| No matter what your problem or need, there is likely | | | | mentioned in the Bible? |
| to be an herb that's just right for you! | | | | Have you heard the saying, "Everything old is new |
| Did you know that most people refer to herbs as | | | | again"? Well, it's true that herbs are enjoying a |
| weed!? | | | | popular resurgence, but it's not necessarily your |
| With so many applications and so many different | | | | grandmother's version of herbs that we're talking |
| types and functions, it's no wonder that our modern | | | | about here! Today's herbs come in a diversity of |
| culture is experiencing such a strong interest in just | | | | forms, from herb-infused dipping oils that are served |
| what herbs can do for us. Although herbs have been | | | | with bread for a snack to herb-scented bath oils to |
| around since the beginning of human history, those | | | | fancy pre-packaged teas. We've come a long way |
| of us in Western societies may only just now be | | | | from the days of simply boiling rosemary twigs in |
| realizing the great power of these seemingly | | | | water! |
| innocuous plants. | | | | It's true that we still revere the purity of fresh herbs, |
| And what power they possess! Herbs have been | | | | but we've also learned to embrace the more |
| shown to heal stomach ailments, improve mood, lose | | | | sophisticated herbal products and more expensive |
| weight, stave off the common cold, and even to | | | | herbal remedies. Celebrities shell out big bucks for |
| help us quit smoking. They even have the power to | | | | herbal cosmetics and skin care products, and |
| help regulate blood pressure, cure chronic conditions, | | | | herb-scented candles can cost upwards of $50 or |
| and alleviate PMS symptoms. As flavorful additions to | | | | even $100 dollars! Fancy herbal potpourris are sold |
| our food, they can boost our immune system and | | | | expensively at upscale boutiques, and dishes featuring |
| contribute to better overall health. It's no wonder | | | | trendy herbs are offered at the hottest, most |
| that over a quarter of prescriptions drugs on the | | | | exclusive restaurants. |