Herbs and Food Plants are very nutritious. They are our main source of vitamins and minerals and provide carbohydrate, protein and roughage. The plants usually called herbs are particularly potent. Herbs can also be added fresh to salads as a pleasurable way of avoiding nutritional deficiencies. Not only is what you eat important, but the efficiency with which food is absorbed is crucial.
Many herbs stimulate digestive enzymes and encourage efficient intestinal activity.
Bitter herbs such as Dandelion encourage liver function. Others, such as Senna, encourage bowel activity. Very simple remedies can be easily made from dried or fresh herbs, and substituting herbal teas for stimulating drinks such as tea, coffee and cola will help you to relax and reduce tension. There is much you can do with herbs yourself to treat minor health problems and help your body deal with everyday stresses. Herbal Teas Herbal teas are also called infusions or tisanes, and are a simple and delicious way of extracting the goodness and flavour from the aerial parts of the herbs.