SHORT COURSE IN HERBALISM HERBS IN FOOD AND NUTRITION

We have learned about common ailments observed in women and children and found how herbal medicine may offer a better therapy alternative for these. We have also seen the widespread use of herbal products for skincare and personal care and so on.

Herbs can also be used as food supplements or in cooking. These herbs will make your food healthier. Plus, they also help maintain your diet, simultaneously helping you maintain a healthier body.

On the other hand, the market is flooded with diet pills containing herbals that claim to be effective in weight loss.Be cautious when purchasing and endorsing these, as they are not proven and there have been reports about their harmful effect.

In this module, we will discuss the use of herbs in food and nutrition. We will also distinguish between safe and proven herbal food (or dietary or nutrition) supplements and the so-called herbal diet pills which could prove harmful.