Herbs History

Herbs have been used and studied since prehistoric mankind. 5000 years ago, the Sumerians kept the first written record of herbs usage. In 2700 B.C., the Chinese wrote their first herbs book listing over 365 medicinal herb plants with their benefits and uses. Herbs were also mentioned in the medicinal practices and the Old Testament of ancient Greeks and Romans rose from herbalism. While the first European book on herbs dates from the first century A.D which refers to more than 500 herbal plants.