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Who Uses Herbs?  

                2000 BC  Here, eat this root.
             1000 AD  That root is heathen.  Here, say this prayer.
             1850 AD  That prayer is superstition.  Here, drink this potion.
             1940 AD  That potion is snake oil.  Here, swallow this pill.
             1985 AD  That pill is ineffective.  Here, take this antibiotic.
             2000 AD  That antibiotic doesn’t work anymore.  Here, eat this root.

                                        ~Author Unknown~

 

The use of herbs for medicinal purposes is certainly not a new concept.  However, the number of Americans utilizing Alternative herbal remedies is rising substantially.  Take a look at the surprising number of Americans turning to Complementary and Alternative Medicine.