Terpenes (highlighted in green above) are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals. They’re responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors associated with various types of vegetation (Healthline, 2021).

All terpenes listed are present at some degree in the herb listed, but may not be the primary terpene. There are over 200,000 known terpenes and this website only deals with 9 of the most commonly occurring ones.

Herbs are plants and plants are good. Herbs can heal, and herbs can hurt. Your body’s needs deserve to be understood.

Be mindful of what you consume but remember “the true power of herbs lies in their wealth of protective polyphenols — plant compounds with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Piles of studies show that polyphenols in herbs help combat such diseases as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and more. Polyphenols are anti-microbial, so they can help protect us from harmful bacteria as well.” (The Health Benefits of Herbs, 2015).

Herbal teas are also referred to as tisanes. They do not contain caffeine unless they are also made with Camellia sinensis—the plant from which true teas are made from.

For centuries herbs have been said to have curative properties. They have been used to help people with mental stress, emotional imbalance, or physical strain.