Almost all medicinal herbs for the digestive system affect the entire system. The herbs we describe on this page act on all digestive organs, including the stomach, the intestine, the liver, and... Read more »
Herbs for the gall bladder and liver exert two types of actions on the hepatobiliary system: choleretic and cholagogues. Bile production is one of the essential functions of the liver. Plants with... Read more »
Indian and Arabic perfume makers very much appreciate the abelmosk seeds, and the Arabs also use this plant as an aphrodisiac. When rubbed or heated, the abelmosk seeds give an intense aroma... Read more »
The wild prunes of the prunus spinosa refresh walkers and are a fall food for doves, thrushes, and other birds. They have a slightly rough but pleasant flavor. Their medicinal properties are... Read more »
The Mexican Aztecs have known vanilla benefits for many ages. They used it as a fragrance (flavoring) for their favorite drink, made with cocoa grains and corn flour. The Spanish carried it... Read more »
Roselle benefits: Hibiscus is a botanical genus that consists of some 200 species, many of these being used as ornamental plants in gardens and parks because of their beautiful flowers. From a... Read more »
Marjoram does not grow wild in Europe. According to some researchers, the crusaders knew of the many marjoram benefits and spread it during the Middle Ages. Due to its similarity with wild... Read more »
Black pepper benefits for the digestive system were known by the people of India from ancient times. Alexander the Great was the first to introduce this spice to Europe in the 4th... Read more »
Besides silverweed, there are two more medicinal Potentilla species: European five-finger grass (Potentilla reptans L.,/Potentilla Canadensis L.) and tormentil (Potentilla erecta L.). All three have a decisive action against diarrhea and intestinal... Read more »
Along with the many catnip benefits for humans, cats are especially attracted by the aroma of this plant, and perhaps they also use catnip as a medicinal herb. Catnip tea benefits resemble... Read more »