Since ancient times, humans have turned to "Mother Nature" for the supply of various herbs and plant products, which are the first medicines they used to treat their ailments. Thus, the renowned physician Galen wisely said about 18 centuries ago: Nature alone is the healer of the body, and the doctor is her servant.

The healing potential of certain herbs has been indisputable throughout the ages, and this reality formed the basis for the creation of modern therapeutic pharmacology in the treatment of various diseases. Herbs, mostly wild, have for centuries constituted the therapeutic arsenal of the healers of the divine art of Asclepius, both scientists and practical or empirical doctors. Even in today's era, they are not marginalized. Their mention is frequent in the mass media.