The Herbalist

The wonderful varied uses of herbs. Phytotherapy (plant therapy) is the therapeutic use of plants to promote healing. It is the oldest form of healing known to man, and probably pre-dates humanity.
Many of the herbal remedies we use today go back to before the Stone Age, herbs and plants were the prime healers at that time. Over 3000 years ago the Egyptians used garlic and myrrh. The knowledge of these people and other indigenous tribes has led to much of the development of modern medicine.