With the ever increasing prices of medicine in the market and more people wanting to go “organic”, interest on herbal medicine as of late has again been on the rise. These can be used through various means: applied as a poultice, as a decoction or tea, or mixed into dishes served with regular meals.

Herbal medicine had been effective in the treatment and prevention of diseases for many generations. Consult with your physician before taking these remedies with prescription or non-prescription drugs.

This simple guide to herbal medicines has been organized by matching ailments and diseases with the fruits, plants or trees that may be used to address these health issues.