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Abstract
This article provides an overview of some natural remedies, such as herbs, and plants also called Phyto remedies. There is information about the use of those remedies to treat diseases. It will discuss the way diseases have been understood by the main populations in the world, as well as the different elements and processes used to treat those diseases. It includes the uses of herbal and phyto remedies according to specific populations in the world including Greeks, Asians, Indians, Europeans, Africans, Native Americans, and Latin Americans. Information is provided on the names, uses, and preparation of some of those remedies, as well as herbal/plant uses, side effects, and possible interactions between herbs/plants and prescribed drugs. Cautions for users of natural medicines, when taking prescribed drugs. Some advances in ethnopharmacology are stated, especially in the integrative approach to the production of drugs. It includes six tables with plant- specific information on names, uses, and preparation. A useful reference list is also provided.