Herbal Therapy

Herbal therapy, also known as herbalism or phytotherapy, is a form of alternative medicine that involves the use of plants or plant extracts to treat and prevent illness. Herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years by many cultures around the world, and continues to be a popular form of treatment today.

Herbal therapy involves the use of various parts of plants, such as leaves, flowers, roots, and stems, which contain natural chemicals that have medicinal properties. These plant chemicals may help to relieve symptoms of various illnesses, boost the immune system, and improve overall health.

Herbal therapy can take many forms, including teas, tinctures, capsules, creams, and poultices. Some common herbs used in herbal medicine include echinacea, ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort, chamomile, and ginger, among many others.