For centuries people have used plants and herbs around them to find relief for a large number of complaints. This valuable knowledge has been well documented and has led to the study of herbalism. Herbalism is defined as the study or practice of the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants, now esp. as a form of alternative medicine.
iHerbal has collected the most relevant information from a number of public sources and brings them together in an easy to use application on the iPhone or iPod Touch. This provides you with a powerful and comprehensive guide to herbalism and we are absolutely certain that it will guide you in finding complementary herbal medicine for a large range of complaints.
All data is stored on your iPhone/iPod Touch so no connection to the internet is required. The application is 'always on'.
Learn about how to make teas, tinctures and infused oils. iHerbal provides you with the properties, uses, dosages of 59 of the most commonly used herbs and also cautions that you should be aware of when using the herb.
The true power of iHerbal lies in the cross-referencing of information. Choose from 70+ properties (such as anti-septic, sedative) or 130+ uses (asthma, wound cleanser) and iHerbal will give you a selection of herbs that you may use.
Should you wish to find out more about any of the herbs, iHerbal also provides a direct link to wikipedia.
Disclaimer: While a lot of herbs are safe for regular consumption, they have active compounds within them that may cause reactions with pharmaceuticals or have an adverse reaction in some people. If you are taking medicines of any kind (prescribed or otherwise) it is wise to seek professional or expert advise before use of any herbal product.