Herbs

Indian traditional medicine has used the root of the rauwolfia plant since ancient times to calm nervousness and as an antidote against snake and spider bites. Modern pharmaceutical research has …

Mistletoe plant seeds are spread all over the forest by thrushes, doves, and other birds. After consuming its white berries, they carry them to the branches of different trees, to …

The evening primrose plant, whose flowers open at night, was introduced to Europe in the early 17th century and used as an ornamental plant. Soon, people noticed that its fleshy …

The olive tree is an essential part of Mediterranean culture. The Phoenicians and Romans spread it all over the Mediterranean coast. Olive oil is still the most popular edible fat …

Discover the top herbs that clean the arteries. When it comes to the health of the arteries, it depends mainly on the quality of the blood circulating through them. Among …

The buckbean plant has been used in phytotherapy since the 16th century. As it was not a Mediterranean plant, it was not known to classical Greek physicians. Today, it is …

Wild marjoram is very similar to marjoram, though, unlike the latter, it grows wild, as its name points out. Wild marjoram is native to the Middle East and was introduced …

The quassia plant gets its name from Quassi, a Guyanese native slave who, in 1756, revealed his secret for healing fever to a Dutch officer who protected him. The secret …

The red currant plant is a beautiful shrub that resembles a grapevine at first sight because of its palm-shaped leaves and its hanging berries, which are red in color and …

The false acacia plant was introduced to Europe in 1601 by Jean Robin, Gardner of the King of France. However, its scientific name (Robinia) and its common names, too. Though …