Yep it’s a small minority of herbs whose effectiveness is backed up by quality studies. Modern herbalists have “debunked” some traditional remedies. Some herbs

Yep it’s a small minority of herbs whose effectiveness is backed up by quality studies. Modern herbalists have “debunked” some traditional remedies. Some herbs have legitimate uses but are also fairly dangerous, like lobelia. There’s a whole continuum. Flower essences are popular among legitimate herbalists, but smell bogus to me. I suggest to try for yourself and come to your own conclusions. The areas where I have found the herbs decisively effective are improving my sleep quality, quieting anxiety, and soothing and improving my digestion.