Herbs

The Ebers papyrus records that the henbane plant was already used in Babylon (15th century B.C.) to heal toothaches. Dioscorides (1st century A.D.), the father of phytotherapy, also mentions its …

The Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder already knew about the many health benefits of hops because he christened the plant Lupulus. After all, it overgrows the gardens where it grows …

The devil’s trumpet plant was unknown in Europe during ancient times and the Middle Ages until it was brought to Spain from Mexico in the late 16th century. Because of …

Flakes prepared from the oat plant by pressing oats into ground grain are an integral food popular in Central and Northern Europe. Moreover, oats have stimulating effects on the nervous …

Be careful with the dragon’s blood plant, as it can be mistaken for poison hemlock. Both plants have unpleasant smells and very similar leaves. However, the dragon’s blood plant’s rose …

The fruits of the witch hazel plant are woody capsules similar to hazelnuts, and when ripe, they explode noisily. Because of this, North American Indians believed that this tree was …

The hazelnut benefits are many. Wild hazelnut forests exist in mountainous and wet regions where squirrels enjoy a true paradise. In September and October, these trees offer walkers their tasteful …

The Italian cypress tree is almost sinister. It is firm and solemn next to the graveyard gates. With its crown, it points up towards the sky and the tombs with …

The cornflower plant covers the golden prairies from late spring onwards with its elegant blue flowers. For hundreds of years, the seeds of crops have been mixed with cornflower seeds …

People walking in mountainous, dry places find the barberry plant, a shrub, somewhat hostile in appearance because of its spiked thorns; however, it is an enjoyable experience thanks to its …