Herbs

The jaborandi plant was known and used by the natives of Brazil and Paraguay before European colonizers discovered its medicinal properties. The plant’s name is precisely the one the natives …

The boxwood plant was once used to combat malaria as a substitute for quinine, a substance native to South America and not always available in Europe. However, its use as …

Scientific research has discovered plenty of medicinal properties of the sweet briar rose. The inner surface of the plant’s fruit is covered by a layer of blonde, rigid hair, popularly …

The tall black poplar tree has a long, straight appearance. It is mainly found near rivers and lakes. This is a long-living tree (it can reach 300 years of age), …

The pleasant aroma of the thyme plant already drew the attention of ancient Egyptians, who used it to make ointments for embalming. We know that its ability to prevent putrefaction …

The early natives of Nebraska and Missouri used the echinacea root to heal infected wounds and snake bites. By the late 19th century, Dr. Meyer, a medical researcher, discovered its …

The borage plant comes from the Arabic word abu rash, which means “the father of sweat.” This could be a clue to the solid sudorific properties of its flowers. La …

The cinchona tree is a true natural wealth for Andean South American countries. It is believed that the Incas knew about these extraordinary febrifuge properties for a long time but …

The berries of the black elder plant have been food for humans since ancient times, even though the smell of its leaves can be unpleasant. The black elder is worthy …

The wild daisy flower is pretty but as tough and resilient as few plants are. When the weather is cold, rains, or snows, it bows down and closes itself. When …