Herbs

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 …

Besides silverweed, there are two more medicinal Potentilla species: European five-finger grass (Potentilla reptans L.,/Potentilla Canadensis L.) and tormentil (Potentilla erecta L.). All three have a decisive action against diarrhea …