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[[File:Garden of herbs.jpg|thumb|A variety of herbs are visible in this [[Wikipedia:garden|garden]], including [[Mentha|mint]].]]

In general use, '''herbs''' are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding [[vegetables]] and other plants consumed for [[macronutrients]], with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and [[:en:garnish (food)|garnishing]] food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from [[spices]]. ''Herbs'' generally refers to the [[leaf]]y green or [[flower]]ing parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while ''spices'' are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including [[seed]]s, [[Bark (botany)|bark]], [[root]]s and [[fruit]]s. ~~herb is love~~

In general use, '''herbs''' are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding [[vegetables]] and other plants consumed for [[macronutrients]], with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and [[:en:garnish (food)|garnishing]] food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from [[spices]]. ''Herbs'' generally refers to the [[leaf]]y green or [[flower]]ing parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while ''spices'' are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including [[seed]]s, [[Bark (botany)|bark]], [[root]]s and [[fruit]]s.

Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, aromatic and in some cases, spiritual. General usage of the term "herb" differs between culinary herbs and [[medicinal herb]]s; in medicinal or spiritual use, any parts of the plant might be considered as "herbs", including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, root bark, inner bark (and [[Vascular cambium|cambium]]), [[resin]] and [[pericarp]].

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Some plants contain [[phytochemical]]s that have effects on the body. There may be some effects when consumed in the small levels that typify culinary "spicing", and some herbs are toxic in larger quantities. For instance, some types of herbal extract, such as the extract of St. John's-wort (''[[Hypericum perforatum]]'') or of kava (''[[Piper methysticum]]'') can be used for medical purposes to relieve depression and stress. However, large amounts of these herbs may lead to toxic overload that may involve complications, some of a serious nature, and should be used with caution. Complications can also arise when being taken with some prescription medicines.

Herbs have long been used as the basis of traditional [[Chinese herbal medicine]], with usage dating as far back as the first century [[Common Era|CE]] and far before. In India, the [[Ayurveda]] medicinal system is based on herbs. Medicinal use of herbs in Western cultures has its roots in the [[Hippocratic]] (Greek) elemental healing system, based on a quaternary elemental healing metaphor. Famous herbalist of the Western tradition include [[Wikipedia:Avicenna|Avicenna]] (Persian), [[Wikipedia:Galen|Galen]] (Roman), [[Wikipedia:Paracelsus|Paracelsus]] (German Swiss), [[:en:Nicholas Culpeper|Culpepper]] (English) and the botanically inclined Eclectic physicians of 19th century/early 20th century America ([[Wikipedia:John Milton Scudder|John Milton Scudder]], [[Wikipedia:Harvey Wickes Felter|Harvey Wickes Felter]], [[Wikipedia:John Uri Lloyd|John Uri Lloyd]]). Modern pharmaceuticals had their origins in crude herbal medicines, and to this day, some drugs are still extracted as fractionate/isolate compounds from raw herbs and then purified to meet pharmaceutical standards.

Herbs have long been used as the basis of traditional [[Chinese herbal medicine]], with usage dating as far back as the first century [[:en:Common Era|CE]] and far before. In India, the [[Ayurveda]] medicinal system is based on herbs. Medicinal use of herbs in Western cultures has its roots in the [[Wikipedia:Hippocratic|Hippocratic]] (Greek) elemental healing system, based on a quaternary elemental healing metaphor. Famous herbalist of the Western tradition include [[Wikipedia:Avicenna|Avicenna]] (Persian), [[Wikipedia:Galen|Galen]] (Roman), [[Wikipedia:Paracelsus|Paracelsus]] (German Swiss), [[:en:Nicholas Culpeper|Culpepper]] (English) and the botanically inclined Eclectic physicians of 19th century/early 20th century America ([[Wikipedia:John Milton Scudder|John Milton Scudder]], [[Wikipedia:Harvey Wickes Felter|Harvey Wickes Felter]], [[Wikipedia:John Uri Lloyd|John Uri Lloyd]]). Modern pharmaceuticals had their origins in crude herbal medicines, and to this day, some drugs are still extracted as fractionate/isolate compounds from raw herbs and then purified to meet pharmaceutical standards.

There is a record dated 1226 for '12d for Roses for Baron's Chamber and in 1516 for flowers and rushes for chambers for henry the 9th

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 [[File:Garden of herbs.jpg|thumb|A variety of herbs are visible in this [[Wikipedia:garden|garden]], including [[Mentha|mint]].]]
-In general use, '''herbs''' are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding [[vegetables]] and other plants consumed for [[macronutrients]], with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and [[:en:garnish (food)|garnishing]] food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from [[spices]]. ''Herbs'' generally refers to the [[leaf]]y green or [[flower]]ing parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while ''spices'' are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including [[seed]]s, [[Bark (botany)|bark]], [[root]]s and [[fruit]]s. herb is love
+In general use, '''herbs''' are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding [[vegetables]] and other plants consumed for [[macronutrients]], with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and [[:en:garnish (food)|garnishing]] food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from [[spices]]. ''Herbs'' generally refers to the [[leaf]]y green or [[flower]]ing parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while ''spices'' are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including [[seed]]s, [[Bark (botany)|bark]], [[root]]s and [[fruit]]s.
 Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, aromatic and in some cases, spiritual. General usage of the term "herb" differs between culinary herbs and [[medicinal herb]]s; in medicinal or spiritual use, any parts of the plant might be considered as "herbs", including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, root bark, inner bark (and [[Vascular cambium|cambium]]), [[resin]] and [[pericarp]].
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 Some plants contain [[phytochemical]]s that have effects on the body.  There may be some effects when consumed in the small levels that typify culinary "spicing", and some herbs are toxic in larger quantities. For instance, some types of herbal extract, such as the extract of St. John's-wort (''[[Hypericum perforatum]]'') or of kava (''[[Piper methysticum]]'') can be used for medical purposes to relieve depression and stress. However, large amounts of these herbs may lead to toxic overload that may involve complications, some of a serious nature, and should be used with caution. Complications can also arise when being taken with some prescription medicines.
-Herbs have long been used as the basis of traditional [[Chinese herbal medicine]], with usage dating as far back as the first century [[Common Era|CE]] and far before. In India, the [[Ayurveda]] medicinal system is based on herbs.  Medicinal use of herbs in Western cultures has its roots in the [[Hippocratic]] (Greek) elemental healing system, based on a quaternary elemental healing metaphor. Famous herbalist of the Western tradition include [[Wikipedia:Avicenna|Avicenna]] (Persian), [[Wikipedia:Galen|Galen]] (Roman), [[Wikipedia:Paracelsus|Paracelsus]] (German Swiss), [[:en:Nicholas Culpeper|Culpepper]] (English) and the botanically inclined Eclectic physicians of 19th century/early 20th century America ([[Wikipedia:John Milton Scudder|John Milton Scudder]], [[Wikipedia:Harvey Wickes Felter|Harvey Wickes Felter]], [[Wikipedia:John Uri Lloyd|John Uri Lloyd]]). Modern pharmaceuticals had their origins in crude herbal medicines, and to this day, some drugs are still extracted as fractionate/isolate compounds from raw herbs and then purified to meet pharmaceutical standards.
+Herbs have long been used as the basis of traditional [[Chinese herbal medicine]], with usage dating as far back as the first century [[:en:Common Era|CE]] and far before. In India, the [[Ayurveda]] medicinal system is based on herbs.  Medicinal use of herbs in Western cultures has its roots in the [[Wikipedia:Hippocratic|Hippocratic]] (Greek) elemental healing system, based on a quaternary elemental healing metaphor. Famous herbalist of the Western tradition include [[Wikipedia:Avicenna|Avicenna]] (Persian), [[Wikipedia:Galen|Galen]] (Roman), [[Wikipedia:Paracelsus|Paracelsus]] (German Swiss), [[:en:Nicholas Culpeper|Culpepper]] (English) and the botanically inclined Eclectic physicians of 19th century/early 20th century America ([[Wikipedia:John Milton Scudder|John Milton Scudder]], [[Wikipedia:Harvey Wickes Felter|Harvey Wickes Felter]], [[Wikipedia:John Uri Lloyd|John Uri Lloyd]]). Modern pharmaceuticals had their origins in crude herbal medicines, and to this day, some drugs are still extracted as fractionate/isolate compounds from raw herbs and then purified to meet pharmaceutical standards.
 There is a record dated 1226 for '12d for Roses for Baron's Chamber and in 1516 for flowers and rushes for chambers for henry the 9th