Herbs

Pleurisy root health benefits are often described in herbal references, but there are no human clinical studies showing that Asclepias tuberosa treats pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchitis, coughs, or any other medical …

Although the Bible mentions the hyssop plant as a symbol of purity, it is likely to speak about another species since the one we currently know does not grow in …

If you found elecampane while hunting for something to loosen a stubborn cough, here’s the honest version up front. Elecampane (Inula helenium) is one of the oldest respiratory herbs in …

If you came here wanting the iris plant’s health benefits, here’s the honest version first. The iris most people mean — the fragrant garden iris whose dried root is called …

The cats foot plant evokes the smoothness of cats. Its flowers resemble the pad that covers the claws of such felines. It has been used from the 18th century onwards. …

The horehound plant has been used since ancient times to treat respiratory system afflictions. In the first century A.C., the great Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, and author Pedanius Dioscorides said …

Maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) has been used for centuries as a gentle cough remedy and a folk hair tonic, and it still turns up in herbal cough syrups and “grow …

The magnificent silver fir tree could ideally be called “Doyen of the forests.” It deserves attention for its excellent geometrical appearance and extraordinary lifetime, up to 800 years. During all …

The licorice plant is an excellent antidote for those wanting to quit tobacco, partly due to its superb digestive and pectoral properties. In the 1st century A.C., the great Greek …

In the mid-19th century, the eucalyptus plant, which grows up to 100 m high, was brought to Europe and America from Australia and Tasmania. It is one of the tallest …