Herbal medicine

About a quarter of us use them and its a multimillion-pound market. But do any of them work? We look at the evidence

According to thelead study author Dr. Dennis Anheyer of the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany, the biggest problem with herbal medicines is that there are not many licensed or standardized products that are available.

Here are five herbal plants that you must have at home. The good news is that they are medicinal and can be easily grown and maintained.

Astragalus has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to help the body fight off stress and other diseases. It is considered as a miracle herb with many benefits.

Here are 8 health benefits of dandelion tea. Dandelion tea is rich in vitamin A, C and D. It contains high amounts of zinc, iron and magnesium. It has long been used in herbal medicine.