For more than 5,000 years, humans all over the world have used a variety of plants with phytochemical compounds, which generate an amazing physiological effect on the human body.
These plants, which are also known as "medicinal plants", were first documented in findings from the ancient Sumerian culture, but not surprisingly, they "rolled" further along an amazing sequence of cultures, generations, countries and languages over the years.
The knowledge has been refined and improved over the years and has also reached the modern era of today, while being integrated into Western medicine: some produce or establish series of chemical and synthetic medicines from the same plants. Her part leaves the use of natural plants as is, for the benefit of healing a variety of bodily systems
Today, thanks to many studies, it is known that the use of medicinal plants achieves excellent medical success in a huge variety of conditions, with each plant endowed with its own medicinal properties. Here are some examples of them:
- Soothing herbs that function as pain relievers and fever reducers.
- Anti-inflammatory herbs, anti-infections and viruses.
- Plants to prevent blood clotting and the risk of venous thrombosis.
- Medicinal plants that prevent aggravation or deterioration in the condition of heart patients.
- Plants for improving and strengthening the immune system, along with soothing symptoms that characterize chronic diseases with an emphasis on respiratory and allergic diseases.
- Plants to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
- Medicinal plants for the digestive system, to improve metabolism.
- Herbs for stress, mood improvement and anti-depressant activity

The uniqueness of the medicinal plants is expressed in the fact that they are natural treasures, which can take part of our diet and enrich it with flavors, aromas and medical virtues. Without any side effects, they are the gifts that the universe gave to man to promote his well-being and take care of his health. Correct use, which is adjusted to the needs of the person and the seasons of the year, can bring great benefit to anyone who knows how to harness the medical and nutritional benefits of medicinal plants and incorporate them into the daily menu.