Herbal medicine, also known as traditional medicine, botanical medicine, herbalism, or natural medicine, is an ancient healing practice that dates back thousands of years. Herbal Medicine is part of the alternative medicine system, which encompassed several other forms of medical systems. As per the WHO, “Traditional medicine is the knowledge, skills and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness.” Traditional medical systems come in a wide variety, and each one's philosophy and practices are influe...
