Herbs are preparations extracted from a plant or part of a plant which have medicinal effects. These plant extracts or herbs can be used in several forms either internally or externally. The internal forms include pills (tablets or capsules), tea, glycerite (herbs extracted into glycerin), syrup, tincture, or vinegar. The healing power of herbs are also useful as external preparations in the form of cleansers, toners, salves, aromatic waters, bath and body oil, and compresses.