Herbs

The carline thistle resembles a golden disk in the middle of the meadows. According to some people, it also looks like a fried egg. However, it more resembles a thistle. …

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 …