Before the industrialization of the food system, our daily diets consisted of a variety of plants and herbs. Now that we only eat things that have a shelf life, our diets are severely restricted and our ancestral knowledge of how to use plants in different ways is fading. Ideally, we would all have gardens, but with most people short on time and energy, that is a luxury. Adding herbs in supplement form to your routine is an easy way to give your body what it needs to reach homeostasis or balance.