For thousands of years the herbalist and the apothecary kept their people healthy; They healed their wounds and cured their ailments. They weren't perfect, and modern science has definitely made leaps and bounds in our understanding of the world we live in. But there are trends in modern medical care that seem to be taking us down a path that has no place for our natural world.

I believe that is a grave mistake. There are so many things that can be cured - easily at times, with the proper application of natural remedies. They are often much easier on our bodies as well. You just need to be open to trying something new.

Virtually all of the information in this site is available online and in books. Books can be time consuming to search, online is easier to search but the results aren't always easy to sift through. A great many sites you have to scroll through pages of ads and text to get to the information you're looking for; Not to mention the number of sites that hide the real information becuase they want you to buy their products. Totally understandable, but not always very helpful.

I built this site to work around those limitations. At first, it was just for me to use, but as I built it, I realized that it might benefit others as well. Both beginners and experienced Herbalists. I hope that you find it as useful as I do. The basic information is available to every visitor, whether you have an account or not. The filters, substitution guide, and My Shelf, require a paid account but they are optional features that are not necessary in order to use the main features of the site.