Herbalism is a traditional form of medicine practiced for hundreds of thousands of years in cultures all around the world such as classical herbal medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, Chinese herbal medicine & Shamanic herbalism. All variations of herbalism are based on the use of plants & plant extracts. Herbal medicine can assist in addressing & rebalancing underlying health issues & some health-inhibiting conditions. Many mainstream medicines have been derived from plant sources & like prescription drugs some herbal remedies can have contraindications for taking them. It is estimated that 80% of the world’s population use herbal remedies for some aspect of health care