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Why herbs?

The West is experiencing a herbal revival. People are searching for alternatives and the non-invasive nature of herbs make the herbal route very attractive. Although herbs are generally safe with very few side effects, there are certain guidelines to follow when using herbs.

SA - a natural pharmacy?

Africa, and South Africa specifically, is blessed with a vast variety of medicinal herbs and plants, resulting in a rich heritage of traditional remedies, still in use today.

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Why herbs?

In the age of modern medicine, herbal remedies are often seen by many as archaic mumbo jumbo. But one must realise that up until the twentieth century, humans relied almost entirely on plants to treat every type of disease.