Since ancient times herbs have played a vital role in medicine. While major illnesses have always been referred to specialist healers self-limiting ailments were traditionally treated within the family using herbal remedies pased on through generations. In many parts of the world this is still the case; in the Western world where there is increasing concern about the side-effects of modern orthodox drugs interest in herbal medicine is growing.Herbal Remedies gives concise information on most available herbs - it also tells you how to grow and gather herbs and how to prepare remedies.