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Have you ever wondered how life was for the pioneers who lived long ago? Has your mind ever pondered the question about how they survived without the modern technologies we take for granted today? What did they use for dyes, fragrance, spices and medicine? Well, after studying and researching I was amazed to discover how they made use of their surroundings, nature and herbs.

When the world began people didn't know why herbs cured certain diseases, helped aid in the healing of wounds or worked as a pain reliever. People began experimenting with herbs, and soon they discovered they had a substance at their disposal that was good for a variety of things. Once the word was out I can only imagine they treated this natural substance as gold. In a sense to them it was more precious than gold; it was hope for the dying. The Bible says, "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man, that he may bring forth food out of the earth," Psalms 104:14.

Herbs have been around forever, but it has taken us thousands of years to discover their total beauty and use. People have been utilizing herbs as far back as the Bible days and the search continues on today. What are herbs? You would be amazed at the household items you use every day that consist of herbs. With their texture, taste, fragrance and color they are used in a variety of ways. Lotions, soaps, moisturizers, aftershave, hair care, facials, cleansers, seasons, candles, incense, perfumes, breath sweeteners, potpourris, sachets, medicines, tea, ink, glue, snuff and insect repellent.

Some herbal names you may recognize are myrrh, mistletoe, St. Johns Wort, thyme, onion, parsley, rose, rosemary, mint, coffee, cloves, chamomile, aloe, bay, birch, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, dandelions, eucalyptus. There are many more herbs but the list is too great to name. You probably use one type or another of herbs in your everyday life, but are unaware of their presence.

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