Medicinal herbs for the nervous system exert notable actions on both the central, on which our mental functions are based, and on the autonomic nervous system, which regulates and coordinates the activity... Read more »
Horses are incredibly fortunate whenever they get to eat alfalfa. From ancient times, domestic animals have enjoyed the advantages of this nutritious plant. At the same time, their rational owners dismissed it... Read more »
Since the orange tree arrived on the Mediterranean coast of southern Europe from the Middle East and Asia in Ancient Times, its success has never decreased. Its elegant shape, the rich aroma... Read more »
Before we get to the herbs that speed up metabolism, let’s look at what metabolism does. Metabolism refers to an entire set of chemical reactions that inner and outer substances undergo inside... Read more »
Beech nuts from the American beech tree should not be eaten in large amounts since there seems to be a substance in the bark that is mildly toxic, which can produce headaches.... Read more »
The globe flower plant was known as the “terrible plant” during ancient classical times since it was frequently mistaken with tinnevelly senna, which has powerful laxative properties. Presently, we know its effects... Read more »
The use of the mouse ear hawkweed, despite having begun in the Middle Ages, is not widespread. Perhaps it is because it loses its medicinal properties once the plant dries. Mouse Ear... Read more »
Dioscorides recommended the purple loosestrife plant in the 1st century A.D. as an antidiarrheic and hemostatic substance. It is still used that way, and since Dioscorides’ time, it has helped heal many... Read more »
The high mallow plant symbolizes sweetness and calmness that was already known by the Greeks more than 2000 years ago. Hippocrates recommended it as an emollient and laxative herb, two properties that... Read more »
The early purple orchid is among the most numerous family of the Vegetal Kingdom, with more than 20,000 species spread worldwide. Their beautiful flowers and their botanical peculiarities make them a very... Read more »