Herbs

When the saxifrage plant is uprooted at the base of its stem, we can see some small bulbs, which give it the Latin denomination granulate. Since these bulbs resemble some …

The leaves of the meadowsweet plant resemble the elm tree, after which the herb is named in some Latin-rooted languages. From the 17th century onwards, it was used to treat …

The white willow tree was one of Assur and Babylon’s most widely used plant remedies. From the time of Dioscorides, in the 1st century A.D., the supporters of the theory …

The male fern is a cryptogamous plant, that is to say, without flowers. It has roots, stems, and leaves through which sap vessels go. Dioscorides noted in the 1st century …

Indian and Arabic perfume makers very much appreciate the abelmosk seeds, and the Arabs also use this plant as an aphrodisiac. When rubbed or heated, the abelmosk seeds give an …

The wild prunes of the prunus spinosa refresh walkers and are a fall food for doves, thrushes, and other birds. They have a slightly rough but pleasant flavor. Their medicinal …

The Mexican Aztecs have known vanilla benefits for many ages. They used it as a fragrance (flavoring) for their favorite drink, made with cocoa grains and corn flour. The Spanish …

Roselle benefits: Hibiscus is a botanical genus comprising 200 species, many of which are used as ornamental plants in gardens and parks because of their beautiful flowers. From a medicinal …

Marjoram does not grow wild in Europe. According to some researchers, the Crusaders knew of its many benefits and spread it during the Middle Ages. Due to its similarity with …

Black pepper benefits for the digestive system were known by the people of India from ancient times. Alexander the Great was the first to introduce this spice to Europe in …