Herbs

African natives used the root of the colombo plant as an essential remedy for diarrhea and dysentery. When the Portuguese settled in Mozambique and Madagascar in the seventeenth century, they …

The use of the rock’s tea plant is quite widespread in the Spanish region of Aragon. Herbal teas (infusions) made with this plant are highly valued. They have a slight …

In Rome, the laurel plant was dedicated to Apollo, the god in charge of triumph, fine arts, and medicine, who was an archetype of male beauty. Roman emperors, athletes, and …

The star anise plant resembles the laurel plant’s beautiful appearance and its flowers’ magnolia. The whole plant has a pleasant aroma similar to that of the anise plant, though more …

The condurango plant is known and highly appreciated in South America, where it is used to cure stomach conditions. The native term condurangu (condor lima) points to the legendary tradition …

The gentian plant grows so slowly that it takes ten years to bloom and can live up to fifty years. This behavior could be an example for people who are …

The white dryas plant covers the Central European mountains, especially the Alps, during the summer. No matter how intensely cold the Winter has been, when Spring comes, white dryas vigorously …

The turmeric plant and other hot spices are crucial in tropical diets. Without them, food preservation and digestion would be difficult in warm climates. Good use of herbs proves popular …

The cumin plant was already used as seasoning or medicine by ancient Egyptians, as deduced from the fruits found in some tombs. In later centuries, its fruit was substituted by …

The flowers of the saffron plant are called roses, and they are colorful and pleasant spots in any autumn landscape. The Egyptians, Israelites, and Greeks highly valued saffron because of …