Herbs are plants, plants that have special properties for animals. Catnip for kitties. Aloe vera for you and me. Myself, I see herbs as plants that have a little magic. Sometimes a truly intoxicating aroma, or a visible effect on the skin.
Many herbs are both a food and a drug.
Most spices and herbs do contain organic compounds that can have strong effects on human physiology , if taken in sufficient dose . Many of us also believe that the patient, or guardian of a child, has a duty to ask questions and demand answers concerning possible side effects, proper doses, and possible drug interactions before taking or giving any drug. We also think, as consumers, that expiration dates, cost, and proper childproof packaging must be available on request for any drug. I bet you are, too. Somehow, though, many of us dispense with any demands for information when it comes to alternative treatments such as herbal remedies.