| In a world with an ever critical eye towards all that is | | | | diarrhea, sore throat, and cough. Dandelion, an |
| natural, organic, whole, and healthy, it is no wonder | | | | extraordinary nutritious herb, has a history of success |
| that the use of herbs continues to gain interest. | | | | in treating everything from eczema to jaundice. |
| Herbs - in their natural form - are used for everything | | | | Ginseng, an herb enjoying an increased popularity as |
| from cooking and skin care, to health supplements | | | | of late, increases metabolism and has even been |
| and medicinal purposes. Deciphering the extensive | | | | known as an aphrodisiac. Native American tribes can |
| varieties of herbs available to us, however, can be an | | | | be largely credited with the initial uses of many herbs |
| overwhelming and confusing process. These | | | | in a medicinal nature. |
| enormously practical plants are ancient in their | | | | An added benefit in the use of herbs - in any |
| existence and limitless in their uses. | | | | capacity - is the convenience and affordability |
| Herbs used for culinary purposes are included to add | | | | associated with purchasing them. Herbs can be found |
| flavor to a variety of dishes. Often, a specific culture | | | | as near as your local grocery store, farmers market, |
| is identified by the herbs they use in their cooking. | | | | or health food store. Or, for the green thumbs |
| For example, while arugula and fennel are used often | | | | among us, herbs can be easily grown right in your |
| in Greek food, you will more often find cumin and | | | | own backyard. An herbal garden can be both visually |
| ginger the stars in Thai cooking. Herbs are used the | | | | appealing and health stimulating. There's nothing more |
| world over to naturally enhance an array of dishes. | | | | convenient than having a range of herbs right at your |
| Even fresh mint - in use in tea and in a variety of | | | | fingertips. |
| other forms - has become a staple of our herbal | | | | Regardless of the way in which you choose to use |
| repertoire. | | | | herbs, you won't be disappointed. Take the time to |
| For those in search of natural ways to increase vigor | | | | learn about all the ways in which herbs can enhance |
| and health, medicinal herbs have been shown to | | | | your food, your health, and your appearance and |
| accomplish everything from sustaining and enhancing | | | | you'll soon be well on your way to a more natural |
| health to treating particular medical conditions. | | | | lifestyle. |
| Blackberry root has shown success in treating | | | | |