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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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 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