What Are Herbs?

They’re plants … more specifically, the part of any plant that has nutritional and medicinal properties. The therapeutic value of an herb can come from the bark, stem, root, leaf, flower, fruit, seed, or whole plant.

So although they are considered to be concentrated foods, when used correctly, they stimulate the healing process and help to restore balance. They’re good for what ails us.

What Are Herbs Used For?

Herbs are used to enhance the flavor and nutritional quality of food, but more importantly, they’ve been used for over 5000 years as medicines. From a therapeutic perspective, herbs Activate, Build, and Cleanse, so it is imperative to use the highest quality herbs in order to obtain desired results.

How Are Herbs Utilized?

Herbs can be used in the form of teas, tinctures, capsules or tablets, extracts, salves and poultices … by people of all ages, from infancy to the elderly. Whatever the need, there is something for everyone.

For more information on how specific herbs and herbal combinations are used, and for associated references and studies, please look through the Herbal Products Reference.

Herbs and Politics

You should also know that our human rights regarding access to these gifts from Nature are in danger of being lost. The Alliance for Natural Health USA is a great organization for keeping us informed on the politics involved in our “healthcare” system. Please check out their website to learn what is going on and how you can make a difference.This is very serious folks, and our congressmen need to be hearing our voices in support of our freedom of choice and our ability to obtain therapeutic quality herbal supplements.

What is Herbology?

It’s the art and science of using plants for the purpose of healing. Herbology has been practiced in its various forms for thousands of years, by every culture around the world.

Actually, 75% of the world’s population still rely on herbal medicine. It’s only been in the last century that – at least in this country – it took a back seat to modern medicine when the FDA, the AMA and Big Pharma came into the picture.

Herbology is Gaining Momentum

Even so, against those odds, Herbology and the use of herbs is rapidly gaining momentum again – to the tune of being a multi-billion dollar industry – as people are going back to basics, looking for what works.

But we’re not looking for just ANY ole’ thing …we want “what works” to be something that loves, nurtures and supports us in a healthy, natural, renewable, self-sustaining, less expensive way, and that actually assists in restoring our physical health. And I believe it goes deeper than even that … there’s a part of ourselves that inherently knows and understands our connection to Nature, and it’s ”nudging” us to reconnect with it! (could it be that’s what attracted you to this information?)

Getting a New Perspective

All it takes is a new perspective and a little guidance and education. It’s an investment in, and an honoring of yourself that can bring you unparalleled returns.