Fresh or dried herbs have been prepared for medicinal purposes for centuries, drawing on the accumulated wisdom and experience of generations of herbalists. Diagnosis and prescription are still best left to a qualified practitioner, although simple remedies can be prepared at home. Homer wrote of healing roots, one of the earliest records of the use of medicinal plants in Europe.
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Classification of Herbs
Herbs are classified in many ways. Some of them are:
According to the usage
According to the active constituents
According to the period of life
According to the usage, the herbs are classified in four parts: Medicinal herbs, Culinary herbs, Aromatic herbs, Ornamental herbs.
Medicinal [...]
