Herbal remedies are plants, herbs, and flowers that are used as medical treatments. Herbal remedies have been used for about as long as people have been on earth, and are still used today.

Herbal treatments are found today in vitamins and nutritious foods, and have very familiar uses. Some examples of herbal medicines are aloe for cuts and burns, lavender for relaxation, and peppermint for digestion.

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