Natural medicine or conventional medicine? Many people prefer to use herbal rather than synthetically produced medicines for minor everyday ailments. The ancient Egyptians and the Greeks were well aware of the power of plants for healing and for relieving symptoms. Modern herbal medicine (phytotherapy) combines centuries-old knowledge with the latest research findings. Nature provides a huge range of medicinal plants for alleviating symptoms. Test your knowledge of medicinal plants by taking the quiz and learn some interesting facts about medicinal plants in the article. There's a herb for (almost) everything.