A herb can be any plant that cannot produce tissue that is persistent and woody and whose lifespan is limited to a particular season when it attains the full growth and ultimately dies. Moreover, a herb can be medicinal or a seasoning plant – a herb having aromatic qualities and grown on pots even in households to accentuate the savory sense of the dishes. In the hippy culture and parlance, herb can be the marijuana plant. Mentionably, some herbs are pests.



Since the days of yore and much before the march of modern medical sciences, mendicants foraged the forests to collect all forms of herb to make magical concoctions that served as panacea for human ailments. In fact, such herbal medications were prescribed to even the cattle to cure some of the dreaded ailments attacking these beasts of burden.

Man has always built bridges with Mother Nature to seek the wonder world of herb. The alternative forms of medical treatment like Ayurveda and Unani have been drawing inspiration from that very fascinating world of herbs. Indian Epics – the Ramayana and the Mahabharata – as well as the Hindu holy books – the Vedas – have copious references to herbs and herbal medicines. There are tomes written on the medicinal properties of the different genus and species of herbs.

Mention may be made of Ganoderma -- the mushroom popular in Asia as the wonder health drug and deemed so for thousands of years. The Chinese deem it as the ‘Spirit Medicine' and an immortality elixir. Now modern research has proved its beneficial side. Ganoderma can not only to heal inflammation but is also an ideal detixicant, and diuretic medication. Moreover, it protects the liver, boosts energy, regulates the intestines, promotes libido, cures sleep disorders, and is a cardiotonic. What is more, Ganoderma keeps blood pressure under control, is an antitussive as well as a hemocatheresisis and an expectorant besides being a tranquillizer. Above all, it controls activity of the tumor. Ganoderma not only nourishes but also supplements the body by removing the accumulated toxins from our body.

Another aromatic medicinal herb is the commonly used garlic. It is antiviral and also possesses antibacterial properties. Moreover, it checks blood pressure and cholesterol and acts as a shield against stroke and heart ailments. Garlic has been in use for more than 6000 years. Garlic also fights infection and cold symptoms. What is more, garlic cures athletes foot, respiratory ailments, worms, tummy cancers, ear aches, colic, and bladder problems.