Herbal Guides
Our Approach towards Herbs and Plants
Herbs and plants have been used since ancient times in folk herbal medicine to alleviate, treat and cure health related problems. This knowledge, which in most cases was passed on to the next generation by word of mouth, is becoming more accessible through the use of the Internet as a vehicle of information and education.
In more contemporary times, herbal remedies in the form of tinctures, infusions, and herbal supplements have become an integral part of Alternative and Herbal Medicine. Plants and herbs from the Amazon such as Graviola, Cat’s Claw and Camu Camu have attracted worldwide attention due to their natural healing properties. They are now regarded as the new herbal cures and perhaps the best natural alternatives to traditional medicine.
Natural herbs have also been used in personal care products such as creams, soaps, soothing oils and more. Their active ingredients moisturize and revitalize the skin and body creating a sense of freshness and enhanced wellbeing. Aloe Vera is perhaps one of most widely used plants in herbal products because of its soothing and moisturizing properties.
In terms of nutrition and diet for humans and animals, herbs, plants and fruits have also played important roles for centuries. Many historic civilizations like the Inkas in Peru have depended for generations on Alfalfa and Purple Corn for human consumption and foliage for animals. More recently, there is a growing tendency towards natural, organic and herbal products as the path to healthier lifestyles.
For that and much more, we at HerbalGuides.com strongly believe in herbs, plants, herbal remedies, herbal medicine and all things herbal.
The Structure of Herbal Guides
Our herbal information has been carefully organized in individual guides that can be easily expanded if additional quality information is generated.
Each Herbal Guide includes the following sections:
- The scientific and botanical classification of the herb, including common names for which they are widely known
- A well detailed description of the herb that includes leaves, flowers, fruit and other parts
- A section dedicated to where the herb or plant is originally from as well as information about their distribution and ecology
- A brief history that provides an accurate depiction of events in the life of the natural herb
- The uses of the herb section provides extensive information about traditional and contemporary uses of different parts of the plant such bark, root, and leaves
- There is a section about dosage, contraindications and drug interactions for each plant on each guide
- The last section, Bibliography and References, shows a list of resources used in the research
List of Herbal Guides
A Word of Caution about Herbs and Plants
Each herbal guide has been researched by professionals involved in agriculture and herbal remedies; hence we are confident about the quality of our information. However, this information is provided for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for seeking qualified advice from a physician or health professional. Use it at your own discretion and risk, and always exercise caution.
HerbalGuides.com, its directors and members make no specific claim as to the ability of the herbs and plants listed in these guides to prevent, diagnose, cure or treat any illness. Neither do we imply to use this information as a replacement of prescription drugs, medicines or any medical treatment without proper guidance. Please always consult with your physician prior to using herbs and plants in any form or shape, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a serious health condition.
If you don’t know how to use the herbs and plants presented in these guides, please seek professional help from someone who have extensive training and/or have been certified.
