Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine or phytotherapy is the study of botany and use of plants intended for medicinal purposes or for supplementing a diet. A herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic properties. Herbal medicines are one type of dietary supplement. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts, and fresh or dried plants. People use herbal medicines to try to maintain or improve their health.