Traditional herbal medicine is a collection of indigenous knowledge and practices focused on diagnosing, preventing, maintaining, improving, or treating physical or emotional illnesses. Throughout ancient times, this type of medicine has centered its essence on seeking a perfect balance between our environment and our way of life.

As a remedy for multiple diseases, traditional medicine has utilized a wide range of therapeutic elements, including herbalism in various forms of application such as fresh herbs, fresh juices, infusions, tinctures, essential oils, among others. History and time have made it clear that indigenous traditional medicine and herbalism do not pose health risks.

In Mexico, the use of herbalism is widespread among the population. According to the Mexican Ministry of Health, it is estimated that nine out of ten people have resorted to some herbal remedy to take care of their health. The popularity of these remedies in our country is due to two fundamental reasons: the sociocultural aspect and the great diversity of herbs found in Mexico.