Herbs

The mastic tree’s pros and cons come down to the resin that the tree or lentiscus stems exude when cut on the surface. Dioscorides recommended it in the 1st century …

Blessed herb (Geum urbanum) is a small woodland plant in the rose family that European herbalists have used for centuries, mainly as an astringent rinse for sore gums and as …

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 …

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 …

Beech nuts from the American beech tree should not be eaten in large amounts. The bark seems to contain a mildly toxic substance that can produce headaches. Healing Properties Thanks …

The globe flower plant was known as the “terrible plant” during ancient classical times since it was frequently mistaken for tinnevelly senna, which has powerful laxative properties. We know its …

Despite beginning in the Middle Ages, the use of mouse ear hawkweed is not widespread. Perhaps this is because it loses its medicinal properties once the plant dries. Mouse Ear …

Purple loosestrife benefits are best understood as traditional, tannin-rich herbal uses rather than proven medical treatments. Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) has been used in European herbal medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, …

The high mallow plant symbolizes sweetness and calmness, which the Greeks already knew more than 2000 years ago. Hippocrates recommended it as an emollient and laxative herb, two properties that …

The early purple orchid is a spring-flowering European wildflower with a long history in traditional food and herbal use, mostly through a tuber flour called salep. It should not be …