Cheryl Matschek: History of Herbs

Herbs have been with us since the beginning. Man has used herbs to treat illnesses for thousands of years...in fact that was all he used to treat with for a long, long time. In other parts of the world, outside the United States, many people still use herbs as their method of choice for gaining and retaining good health. Scripture tell us in Genesis 1: 29:

"I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food."

The history of herbs

Ancient Egyptians were highly skilled in the use of herbs. An ancient text written in 1500 BC, The Papyrus Ebers, contains reference to more than 700 herbal remedies.

The Chinese have practiced herbal medicine for over 5,000 years. One Chinese medical text written circa 2700 BC lists thirteen herbal prescriptions.

Hippocrates, the "father of medicine" also known as the "father of medical literature" is probably the first person to practice medicine as an art. He believed and taught that nature was strong enough to heal disease. Hippocrates often used diet and herbs as the basis of treatment.

The people of Greece inherited the medical way of Egypt and then passed them on to Rome. The Roman Empire used herbal remedies quite extensively.

And finally, today, we, as herbalists, believe and seek to help people build good health with natural sources. Herbs are a food...not a medicine...because they are complete. They are all natural and pure, just as nature intended. Herbs are wonderful to begin the cleansing process in the body, allowing the body to purify itself. This slowly gives the body the nutrients God intended for it to have, and allows the body to begin to function the way it was intended. Unlike chemically synthesized, highly concentrated pharmaceutical drugs that produce countless side effects, herbs can realign the body's natural defenses, balance the body and help the body to heal itself without any side effects. Herbs are not a "get well quick" overnight miracle cure, rather they offer a way to build the body once again and to do it in harmony with nature.

To Order Herbs and Herbal Formulas

Dr. Cheryl has a full line of herbal and other health products available. For information about herbs and health products, please call 800-524-3795.

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The Cheryl Matschek Company, Inc.
PO Box 1781
North Plains, Oregon 97133
503-647-5754
800-5-CHERYL (800-524-3795)
Email Cheryl
www.matschek.com

Herbs have been with us since the beginning. Man has used herbs to treat illnesses for thousands of years...in fact that was all he used to treat with for a long, long time. In other parts of the world, outside the United States, many people still use herbs as their method of choice for gaining and retaining good health. Scripture tell us in Genesis 1: 29:
"I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food."
The history of herbs Ancient Egyptians were highly skilled in the use of herbs. An ancient text written in 1500 BC, The Papyrus Ebers, contains reference to more than 700 herbal remedies. The Chinese have practiced herbal medicine for over 5,000 years. One Chinese medical text written circa 2700 BC lists thirteen herbal prescriptions. Hippocrates, the "father of medicine" also known as the "father of medical literature" is probably the first person to practice medicine as an art. He believed and taught that nature was strong enough to heal disease. Hippocrates often used diet and herbs as the basis of treatment. The people of Greece inherited the medical way of Egypt and then passed them on to Rome. The Roman Empire used herbal remedies quite extensively. And finally, today, we, as herbalists, believe and seek to help people build good health with natural sources. Herbs are a food...not a medicine...because they are complete. They are all natural and pure, just as nature intended. Herbs are wonderful to begin the cleansing process in the body, allowing the body to purify itself. This slowly gives the body the nutrients God intended for it to have, and allows the body to begin to function the way it was intended. Unlike chemically synthesized, highly concentrated pharmaceutical drugs that produce countless side effects, herbs can realign the body's natural defenses, balance the body and help the body to heal itself without any side effects. Herbs are not a "get well quick" overnight miracle cure, rather they offer a way to build the body once again and to do it in harmony with nature. To Order Herbs and Herbal Formulas Dr. Cheryl has a full line of herbal and other health products available. For information about herbs and health products, please call 800-524-3795.
Meet Cheryl \| Health \| Iridology \| Consulting Speaking \| Herbs \| Order Books and Products The Cheryl Matschek Company, Inc. PO Box 1781 North Plains, Oregon 97133 503-647-5754 800-5-CHERYL (800-524-3795) Email Cheryl www.matschek.com