Book excerpt: You may wonder why you should consider using medicinal plants. The answer is because medicinal plants have been used for so long. For centuries, even millennia, people have used medicinal plants to help treat illnesses and conditions. Even the ancient Greeks and Egyptians would use medicinal plants and herbs to heal conditions. Of course, while some things are better handled with modern medicine, since it will heal it faster, that isn’t to say that medicinal plants won’t help you out. In fact, they can help you with making sure that your body is on the right track to a healthier, happier life. With the application of medicinal plants into your diet, you can naturally treat conditions that are there, and actually make sure that you have a safe, and well-kept body.