Meta-analysis of 10 herbs of Iowa for traditional, homeopathic and modern medicinal uses

Abstract

There are approximately 75-100 medicinal herbs and flowers according to the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America.1 Traditional knowledge is available regarding the uses of medicinal herbs, and these selected herbs offer a great scope to access the medicinal qualities through cultivation and post-harvest technologies. All herbs contain unique chemical properties and, therefore, have varying medicinal uses. This review will expound the medicinal properties of 10 herbs found in Iowa for their traditional and modern medicinal uses. Cultivation of local medicinal herbs offers a tremendous potential for sustainable living and addressing climate change.