Botanicals

Botanicals are derived from plants. Specifically, in the health and wellness field, this term refers to plants or parts of plants with medicinal value or health benefits. Botanicals are modified into botanical preparations, botanical drugs, and essential oils. With rising concerns about the safety, cost, and adverse effects of conventional pharmaceutical drugs, these are gaining popularity. Botanical health products are now widely available for use.

What Are Botanicals?

Botanicals are parts of plants — the leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, roots, twigs, or other parts. Some plants and their ingredients have been known and used for centuries. Other botanicals have only recently come into use. 

Regardless, they may provide curative effects that alleviate some ailments and enhance health in several different ways. Used with knowledge and appropriate levels of caution, some botanicals have the potential to heal your body and mind and improve your well-being.

Botanicals can be harvested in the wild or grown in gardens and farms. Once harvested, they must be prepared for use.