Herbs are plants that are used for nutritional, medicinal and culinary purposes. Herbs come from a particular part of the plant say fruit, root, flower, seed and leaf.
Herbs can be consumed in the form of dried herbs, essential oils, teas and tinctures. Herbs are classified into four types. They are Tonics, Specific, Heroics and cleansers or protectors. Tonics are herbs that have the ability of acting slowly in a specific body organ there by providing stimulation and nourishment to that particular organ. American ginseng is the best example for Tonics. Specifics are herbs that must be used for a short period of time and they act on a specific organ.
They must not sustain for a longer period usage. Echinacea is the best example for the Specifics kind of herbs. Heroics are herbs that are very effective but they must be used under the medical supervision. They must not be used for self-diagnosis without supervision. The cleansers and protectors are responsible for the removal of waste and pollutants. Pregnant women and breast feeding women should be completely aware of the nature of the herbal extracts before consuming them.
Some of the herbs that play a major role in maintaining the body healthy are alfalfa, bee pollen, astragalus, bilberry, cascara sagrada, beta sitosterol, chlorophyll, cayenne, cinnamon, echinacea, cranberry, dandelion root, dong quai, garlic, parsley, gotu kola, ginger root, maca extract, olive leaf, olive oil, goldenseal liquid, nettle leaf, green tea extract, graviola, turmeric extract, peppermint gels, valerian root and red raspberry.
