Posts tagged as ‘herbal remedies

A Brief History of Herbalism

Under category: Aloe Vera| Complementary Therapy| Natural Healing

23 May 2009

Herbalism is a traditional medicine, folk medicine or holistic health practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is also known as botanical medicine, medical herbalism, herbal medicine, herbology, phytotherapy and adheres to the principles of natural healing. The scope of herbal medicine is sometimes extended to include fungal and bee [...]

Herbs: a taste of your own medicine

Under category: Aloe Vera| Holistic Health| Natural Healing| News

21 May 2009

Growing your own herbs is enjoying a slow but sure revival, alongside the massive new interest in home-produced fruit and vegetables.
To find out more about growing and using herbs it’s worth watching the professionals. Elaine Perry, a professor of neuroscience at Newcastle University, is researching plant medicines and has worked on herbs thought to [...]