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The study of herbs was first recorded 5,000 years ago. Among the first herbs mentioned were caraway and thyme. In 1000 BC, ancient Egypt used garlic, opium, castor oil, coriander, mint and other herbs for medicine. Aloe Vera was first recorded for medicinal use around 2,100 BC.

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