Herbals and Traditional Medicine

Botanical Medicines for Prevention and Treatment

They are plants (or substances that come from plants) that are used to treat or prevent disease. Plants have been used in this way in all cultures from pre-history on. We call them botanicals because, technically, the term botanical medicine is more inclusive and includes plant parts that are not strictly herbs, such as bark, seeds, roots, and stems. Botanical medicines sometimes called dietary supplements. They are used in treating various infections.