Herbs can be used in many other forms, including:
- Food: Some herbs are considered food herbs and can also be used for culinary purposes.
- Tincture: Usually used externally, suitable for muscular problems or some skin conditions.
- Compress: Also applied externally for skin conditions.
- Powder: Sometimes granules are refered to as powder but powder is actually just ground herbs. Powdered herbs are both taken internally and applied externally.
- Ointment or Plaster: Another form applied externally only.
- Decoration: Well, herbs in this form may not have direct medicinal effects in modern thinking but they do please the soul!