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Are Herbs Considered Food? The Culinary and Nutritional Perspective

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 75-80% of the world's population relies on herbal medicine for healthcare. Given their medicinal history, a key question for many people is: are herbs considered food? The answer is nuanced, depending on their application and concentration, straddling the line between culinary ingredient and medicinal agent.