Bible and Medicinal Plants: The Healing Power of Natural Medicines

Religious books, especially the Bible, include many plants and herbs which have been used as traditional medicines for thousands of years. Aloe vera (John 19:39-40), Anise (Matthew 23:23), Balm (Ezeiel 27:17, Genesis 37:25, Genesis 43:11, Genesis 37:25, Jeremiah 8:22, Jeremiah 46:11, Jeremiah 51:8), Bitter herbs such as Coriander seed, Cilantro root, Wild lettuce, Wild endives (Exodus 2:8, Exodus ...