IN THE BEGINNING

Herbs have been with us from the beginning of time. Man has used herbs to treat his illnesses for thousands of years. Most of the worlds people still continue to use herbs to the benefit their bodies. the reason being that they're safe and extremely reliable, with no side effects. They put the body in tune with nature as God intended. The bible tells us many times to use herbs for the benefits of the body's health. In Genesis, God tells us, "I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of the earth, and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat." In Ezekiel, the Lord says, "the fruit of the tree is for man's meat, and the leaves for man's medicine

EGYPTIANS

Ancient Egyptians were highly skilled with herbs. The Papyus Ebers, an ancient text written in 1500 BC, contains references to more than 700 herbal remedies, including herbs such as aloe, caraway seeds, poppy, and garlic.

CHINESE

The Chinese have practiced herbal use for 5000 years. There is one Chinese medical text written 2700 BC in which thirteen herbal prescriptions were listed. The Chinese are noted for their knowledge and use of ginseng. Many Chinese believe regular use of this herb prolongs life.

GREEKS

Hypocrites, "the father of medical literature" as he is called, was so far as we know the first man to practice medicine as an art. Hypocrites believed and taught that in nature there was strength to cure disease. Often, Hypocrites used diet and herbs as the basis of treatment.

ROMANS

The medical inheritance of ancient Egypt passed to Greece, then to Rome. The Roman empire used herbal remedies quite extensively. Mandrake herb was used in Roman times as an anesthetic.

PRESENT DAY

Herbalist today believe and seek to help people build their good health with natural sources. Herbs are considered to be food rather than medicine because they're complete, all-natural and pure, as nature intended. When herbs are taken, the body starts to be cleansed, purifying itself. This slowly gives the body nutrients to function as God intended. Unlike chemically-synthesized, highly concentrated drugs that produce countless side effects, herbs can realign the body's defenses, helping it to heal itself without any side effects. Herbs do not produce instant miracle cures, but rather offer a way to put the body in tune with nature.