Remedies

Cassia angustifolia, introduced to Europe by the Arabs in the 11th century, was one of the most appreciated purgative plants. With it, lunatics were drastically purged, with results less successful …

Four thousand years ago, the flaxseed plant was cultivated in Mediterranean countries to obtain textile fibers, and 2500 years ago, it was used as a medicinal herb. In the 5th …

The majestic English walnut tree lives up to its scientific name. Its magnificent appearance drew the attention of ancient physicians and physiotherapists, though they could not give a worthy measurement …

The palmetto shrub is a small American palm. Its fruit resembles small dates and has been consumed for a long time in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and other states of southeastern …

Many cultivated varieties of the pumpkin plant render fruit weighing from half a kilogram to more than fifty. Pumpkin Plant Scientific Facts Healing Properties and Indications The pumpkin plant seeds, …

The oily sesame plant has been cultivated since ancient times. In Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Babylon, its seeds were highly appreciated as a seasoning and exquisite and nourishing food. …

The sundew plant once amazed two would-be scientists when they saw a mosquito caught in its leaves. While both men witnessed the curious phenomenon, the mosquito began to disappear due …

The beautiful clary sage plant decorates the drylands of southern Europe with its colors and pleasant aroma. Its essence is used in perfume making. Clary Sage Plant Scientific Facts Healing …

During ancient times, the sea buckthorn plant was regarded as poisonous for horses, so its scientific name answers to this idea: Hippophae (Horse killer). Today, we know that sea buckthorn …

Two thousand years ago, the great Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, and author Pedanius Dioscorides recommended the garden raspberry in his De Materia Medica to remedy stomach weaknesses. Today, they are …