Herbs

Four thousand years ago, the flaxseed plant was cultivated in Mediterranean countries to obtain textile fibers, and 2500 years ago, it was used as a medicinal herb. In the 5th …

The majestic English walnut tree lives up to its scientific name. Its magnificent appearance drew the attention of ancient physicians and physiotherapists, though they could not give a worthy measurement …

The palmetto shrub is a small American palm. Its fruit resembles small dates and has been consumed for a long time in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and other states of southeastern …

Many cultivated varieties of the pumpkin plant render fruit weighing from half a kilogram to more than fifty. Pumpkin Plant Scientific Facts Healing Properties and Indications The pumpkin plant seeds, …

The oily sesame plant has been cultivated since ancient times. In Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Babylon, its seeds were highly appreciated as a seasoning and exquisite and nourishing food. …

The sundew plant once amazed two would-be scientists when they saw a mosquito caught in its leaves. While both men witnessed the curious phenomenon, the mosquito began to disappear due …

The beautiful clary sage plant decorates the drylands of southern Europe with its colors and pleasant aroma. Its essence is used in perfume making. Clary Sage Plant Scientific Facts Healing …

During ancient times, the sea buckthorn plant was regarded as poisonous for horses, so its scientific name answers to this idea: Hippophae (Horse killer). Today, we know that sea buckthorn …

Two thousand years ago, the great Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, and author Pedanius Dioscorides recommended the garden raspberry in his De Materia Medica to remedy stomach weaknesses. Today, they are …

The safflower plant has been used for centuries to obtain an attractive red dye (“Spanish red”). When pink skin color was fashionable, ladies used it to make their faces more …