Herbs

Asparagus is the terminal area of the stems of the asparagus plant (young buds), which grow in the sunlight. They remain white since they do not contain chlorophyll. While asparagus …

Fucus vesiculosus is a highly recommended algae for treating obesity and cellulitis, both ailments common in the developed world. Algae are water plants with chlorophyll or other coloring substances. Their …

Kelp health benefits have been known for centuries. Algae is an essential ingredient of traditional Chinese and Japanese cuisine and is becoming increasingly commonly used in Western countries. Several kelp …

Orthosiphon tea, or Javan tea, has been used in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries for many years. Dutch traders introduced it to Europe in the late 19th century. Its …

The inner surface of the Rosa canina or brier hip fruit is covered by a layer of blonde, rigid hair, popularly called “itch-scratch),” that the great Font Quer said “incites …

The nasturtium plant is native to Peru, and like potatoes, tomatoes, and corn, it was one of the best gifts America gave to Europe. The Spanish Conquistadores were astonished when …

The ancient Greeks knew about mugwort as early as the 1st century. Dioscorides, the father of phytotherapy, discussed this plant. Andres de Laguna, a famous Spanish physician of the 16th …

The red berries of the winter cherry plant possess an exquisite sweet-and-sour flavor, and some people preserve them in syrup or vinegar. In some places, wine is fermented with these …

White currant is highly regarded in northern European countries, and some cultivated varieties yield significant, tasteful fruits. These fruits are used to prepare jellies and marmalades, which have medicinal properties. …

The Hottentots of South Africa already knew about the benefits of buchu leaves before the arrival of the Europeans. Its excellent virtues in combating urinary organ inflammation have led it …