Remedies

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 …

Lavender cotton not only loves the Mediterranean sunny climate, but it is also a promising substance for preserving clothes; since putting its flower bouquets into the wardrobe, it repels moths …

The Cats tail plant is highly sought-after in eastern and southern Spain. Its use has quickly spread during the last decades. It was first used in veterinary medicine to heal …

According to an Arabic folktale, God put the beautiful flowers of the lilac plant on the earth, which only last a few hours before withering, so that human beings think …

The germander plant is one of many that grow in rocky soils and old walls, adorning them with its soft purple color. Its scientific name comes from Teucrium, a Trojan …

In Northern European countries, a speedwell plant infusion substitutes for tea. It has natural, stimulating properties and lacks any undesirable effects. Healing Properties and Indications The speedwell plant contains tannin …

The fenugreek plant is one of the world’s most ancient medicinal herbs. The Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian medical document dated in the 15th century B.C., recommended fenugreek as a burn-healing …

The medicinal and culinary properties of the anise plant were already known in Egypt and Greece. However, the Arabs were the first to introduce it to Spain and Europe during …

African natives used the root of the colombo plant as an essential remedy for diarrhea and dysentery. When the Portuguese settled in Mozambique and Madagascar in the seventeenth century, they …

The use of the rock’s tea plant is quite widespread in the Spanish region of Aragon. Herbal teas (infusions) made with this plant are highly valued. They have a slight …