Herbs

Along with the many benefits of catnip for humans, cats are especially attracted by the aroma of this plant, and perhaps they also use catnip as a medicinal herb. Catnip …

Traditions and customs vary depending on the people and their culture. For instance, the asafoetida plant in Europe is called “devil’s rubbish.” In the Arab countries, its name is “food …

Ancient Egyptians already knew about fennel seeds’ benefits and used them to treat lousy digestion. In India, a tradition says this plant is “the pearl among aphrodisiacs.” Thus, it is …

The exuberant flowers of the yellow bedstraw have a delicate scent that resembles honey. Gallen advises that these flowers have been used for more than 20 centuries to curdle milk …

Apart from the many peppermint benefits, many species and varieties of this plant that, even cross-pollinated, preserve their medicinal properties. Hippocrates recommended this plant as an aphrodisiac, one of the …

Besides the many basil benefits, it has a pleasant aroma and is highly appreciated as a seasoning plant. Scientific Facts Health Benefits The entire plant contains an essential oil rich …

Confucius wrote about the many health benefits of ginger about 2500 years ago. Traders carried ginger from Eastern Asia to the Mediterranean coast. It became the most sought-after spice in …

Scurvy grass was unknown to early botanists like Dioscorides in the 1st century or his Renaissance commentators. Being native to the Atlantic coast, it was ignored by all great herbalists …

The fraxinella plant is beautiful and fragrant. Andrea Mattioli, the most outstanding translator of Dioscorides, said regarding fraxinella, “This fact proves that nature has bestowed excellent virtues on it.” This …

Native to Mediterranean countries, caraway benefits have been known and used for centuries as a seasoning plant. Vegetables, bread, pies, cheese, and many other meals and sauces take advantage of …