Donald Rice

The cassia fistula tree decorates tropical areas of America. It is widespread in the Mexican regions of Tierra Caliente, from Morelos and Guerrero to Tabasco and Chiapas. Its medicinal properties …

The chestnut tree is native to Asia Minor and has been cultivated since ancient times. Greeks and Romans spread it all over Europe, and later, it was introduced to America. …

Ancient authors did not know the medicinal properties of the black alder tree. Saint Hildegard, a German St. Benedict abbess of the 12th century, was the first to write about …

The leaves of the damiana plant, which have a pleasant aromatic flavor, were used in Mexico as a substitute for tea and enjoyed deserved fame as an aphrodisiac. Damiana Plant …

The white water lily plant (Nymphaea alba L.) and the yellow water lily (Nuphar lutea [L.] Sibth.- Sm.), though belonging to different botanical genders, have very similar properties. The difference …

Cassia angustifolia, introduced to Europe by the Arabs in the 11th century, was one of the most appreciated purgative plants. With it, lunatics were drastically purged, with results less successful …

Four thousand years ago, the flaxseed plant was cultivated in Mediterranean countries to obtain textile fibers, and 2500 years ago, it was used as a medicinal herb. In the 5th …

The majestic English walnut tree lives up to its scientific name. Its magnificent appearance drew the attention of ancient physicians and physiotherapists, though they could not give a worthy measurement …

The palmetto shrub is a small American palm. Its fruit resembles small dates and has been consumed for a long time in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and other states of southeastern …

Many cultivated varieties of the pumpkin plant render fruit weighing from half a kilogram to more than fifty. Pumpkin Plant Scientific Facts Healing Properties and Indications The pumpkin plant seeds, …