What is Herbalism?
Herbal medicine, or herbalism, is "the art and science of using plants to support health and wellness" (American Herbalists Guild, 2022). The practice of using herbs and plants for health purposes has existed for thousands of years. Herbal medicine acknowledges the innate healing power of the human body and uses a holistic approach, focusing on all aspects of an individual including physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and lifestyle.
Learn more about herbalism and herbal medicine with these resources:
eBooks on Herbalism
The Western Herbal Tradition by ISBN: 9781848193062Publication Date: 2016-02-21Unlimited User Access
Herbs and Supplements
- NIH Drug Information Portal Search drug and supplement information for over 100,000 drugs.
- Herbs and Supplements (Medline Plus) Browse dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions.
- Herbs at a Glance (NCCIH) A series of brief fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals.
- Botanical Dietary Supplements Fact sheet from the NIH with background information on botanical dietary supplements.
- Specific Herbs (Medline Plus) Information on specific herbs from Medline Plus.
