Principles and Practice of Herbal Medicine

The study of botany and the use of medicinal plants fall under the science of herbalism. Throughout human history, plants have been used for the treatment of diseases and ailments. Many of the pharmaceuticals used today have a history of use as herbal remedies, such as quinine, aspirin, digitalis and opium. Modern medicine uses plant-derived compounds for the development of evidence-based pharmaceutical drugs. The scope of herbal medicine may extend to incorporate fungal and bee products, s...