According to the World Health Organization,
herbal remedies are the most widespread
system of medicine used in the world. In
many developed countries, that knowledge
was almost lost, but the last couple of
decades have seen a renewed interest in
herbal remedies, and more and more people
are recognizing the many benefits of using
them to treat themselves and their family.
Used appropriately, herbs can be a
satisfying part of a more holistic lifestyle,
and many herbs are of course the starting
point of much of the modern medicine used
today. When used with common sense,
herbal remedies are a safe and effective
form of home help. If we can treat colds, flu,
or minor injuries in the early stages, we can
often prevent the development of something
more serious and avoid using conventional
drugs with their risk of side-effects.