A healing herb?otherwise known as a medicinal plant?is one that is either collected from the wild or intentionally grown for its medicinal, or curative, value. A plant's leaves, bark, stems, roots, seeds, and/or flowers may be used to create herbal remedies.
Examples of healing plants for which there is some evidence supporting their ability to either treat or relieve symptoms of certain health conditions include:
- Ashwagandha
- Chamomile
- Echinacea
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Gingko
- Ginseng
- Lavender
- Saint-John?s-Wort
- Turmeric
This article covers the traditional uses of each of these healing plants, what research says about them, how you can take them, and what to consider before you do.