An overview of Herbal Benefits

Herbs have been used for centuries to support health, they offer a gentle and natural way to help bring our bodies into balance.

When we consume herbs, we are essentially taking in the health properties and benefits they offer. Benefits derive from phytochemicals—active compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, glycosides, and tannins—that interact with physiological systems in diverse ways. Herbs also contain a wide range of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and primary metabolites that work synergistically with secondary metabolites (phytochemicals) to support our body's systems and organs.  Each herb has its own unique composition, which can have specific beneficial effects on our health. 

Herbs can stimulate, inhibit, modulate, regulate, influence, alter, shift and affect  body systems and their function through various mechanisms and actions..

Herbal benefits depend heavily on proper use and integration with healthy diet and lifestyle. Herb selection and dose should be guided by individual factors such as age, genetics, health status and medications to ensure optimal benefits.