The next time an acquaintance says that he doesn't take any herbs, ask him whether he drinks coffee(one of the world's most popular herbs). And, unless he is downing the java with reckless abandon, he may be improving his health. Some benefits are:prevents gallstones and symptomatic gallbladder disease in men, can promote the effectiveness of certain migraine drugs and may reduce the risk of cirrhosis of the liver among heavy drinkers.