Modern science has amassed a vast body of knowledge in the fields of chemistry and pharmacology. Yet, even though we are now able to examine plants or parts of them right down to the atomic level, we often fail to understand just how effective a simple herbal tea can be. It can lift your spirits, calm you down and relieve stress – all without any side effects, unlike tablets. Quite simply, the human body and its various interactions with different substances vary so much from person to person that we will have to wait a while longer for precise and clear facts... And so, especially of late, we’ve been trying to draw as much as possible on the wisdom of our grandmothers, who had a herb for every problem and every ailment. In the past, this knowledge was as commonplace as our knowledge of engines or make-up brands is today. The world of herbs is marvellous, and if you delve into it, you’ll be able to solve a huge number of everyday problems. Today, let’s try a simple cup of