Spices & Medicinal herbs

HERBS	Angelica :: Aloe Vera :: Basil :: Chamomile :: Chives :: Coriander :: Dill :: Lemon Balm :: Musli :: Oregano :: Stevia
SPICES	Ajwain :: Allspice :: Bay Leaf :: Black Cardamon :: Green Cardamon :: Cinnamon :: Cloves :: Cumin :: Cayenne Pepper
VEGETABLES	Amaranth :: Breadfruit :: Brocolli :: Cauliflower :: Cucumber :: Drumstick :: Hijiki :: Garlic

Herbs Classifical of Herbs Herbs by Common Name Herbs by Property List of Herbs Alfalfa Allspice Aloe Vera Angelica Anise Annatto Arugula Agrimony Apple mint Asafoetida Avens Barberry Basil Bistort Boneset Bog Labrador Tea Borage Boldo Candle nut Capsicum Coriander Caraway Calamus Chamomile Chickweed Chives Cleavers Dill Echinacea Flax Fennel Lavender Kali Musli Lemon Balm Musli Oregano Stevia Spices Vegetables

History of herbs

Herbs have been used from ancient times some thousand and thousand years back. They have played pivotal role in life of man in treating them regarding various disease. We have been using herbs from prehistoric times for food, shelter and as medicine. Herb plants are used from older times which are as old as our own civilization.

Herbal facts

It was in the 5th century BC when a Greek doctor Hippocrates gave out some 400 medicinal herbs which could be used as medicines and culinary purpose. From a long time herbs have been used for medicinal properties, healing purposes and also in cooking. It is a belief that herbs keep the body in tune with nature which however maintains the proper balance. Herbs are safe, reliable with no side effects.

Ancient Egyptians were highly skilled with using herbs. An Egyptian text written in 1500 BC was found to contain references to more than 700 herbal remedies which includes number of common herbs. On the other hand Chinese have been using herbs for over 5000years and a Chinese ancient text which was written in 2700 BC was found which listed around 13 usable herbs. They believe that safe use of herbs prolongs life.

Herbs for natural effects

The medical inheritance of ancient Egypt passed to Greece and which passed on to Rome. Romans too used herbs extensively. Today herbal world has transcends all limits and herbs have been used everywhere in the world. All medical science extensively making use of medicinal herbs in medicines.

Earlier only Indian science ayurveda used herbs in medicines but now allopathy and other occult science have been well off with natural herbs. It is believed that natural herbs are cleansed and purifies the body unlike highly concentrated drugs which are fatal with side effects. People are consuming natural herbs in cooking, as medicine, using it in perfumes and herbs are also used as disinfectants.