Herbs are more commonly called plants
that have some value with them. They are used because of their qualities
such as flavours, scent or some other properties. Each herb is used in
different ways.
They are mainly used for cooking and for making
herbal products that are used for treating
various
diseases. Indian
herbs are a significant part of the
history of Ayurveda,
the system of traditional medicine which is now popularly called alternative
medicine. The herbs have been used by the Vaidyas- the
traditional Indian doctors for
Ayurvedic treatment-
since ages. Different herbs are obtained from different parts of a plant.
They may come from roots, leaves, barks, seeds or flowers of a plant.
However, the herbal extracts obtained from plants are used in very small
quantities. Large amounts of herbs may result in poisoning. This is
particularly important fact to be considered by those who use herbs as
home remedies. They should always use herbs
with utmost caution.
Indian Herbs