Filipendula ulmaria
Filipendula ulmaria Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Meadowsweet, Queen of the Meadow, dropwort, Bridewort, Lady of the Meadow Description Filipendula ulmaria is commonly found northern and southern Europe, North America, and northern Asia. F. ulmaria flowers have been used for centuries in the flavoring of beer and mead. Most historical references point out that the […]
Zea mays
Zea mays Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Corn, Maize silk, Cornsilk, Mother’s hair, Indian corn, Maize jagnog, Yu mi xu Description Zea mays is native to Central America but is cultivated globally. Z. mays teas, powders and extracts are available commercially in Europe, the United States, Japan and China and its use is based […]
Plantago major
Plantago major Synonyms Plantago lanceolata Vernacular Name Broadleaf Plantain, Common Plantain, Cuckoo’s Bread, Englishman’s Foot, Great Plantain, Greater Plantain, Ribwort plantain, Ripple Grass, Snakeweed, Waybread, Waybroad. Description Plantago major is a perennial herb found throughout the world. In some areas, P. major is considered a common and noxious weed, in others a commonly […]
Ruscus aculeatus
Ruscus aculeatus Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Sweet broom, Knee holly, Kneeholm, Pettigree. Description R. aculeatus or Butcher’s broom is a member of the Liliaceae family. Its common name, Butcher’s broom, came from its use in Europe by butchers who would tie bundles of the stiff leaves together to use to sweep their work areas. […]
Ruta Graveolens
Ruta Graveolens Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Rue, Common rue, Herb of Grace, Ruda, Herbygrass, Rue officinale, Garden rue, German rue. Description Common rue has been used throughout history for medicinal purposes.[1] Its use in ancient Greece was not only as a medicine, but also an herb to cast off spells, protect one from […]
Saussurea lappa
Saussurea lappa Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Saw wort, Costus, Kuth, Kushta, Kust, Mu Xiang, Patchak, Quang Mu Xiang, Saussurea costus, Snow lotus. Description Saussurea lappa has a long history of use as a medicinal herb and decorative plant and is a member of the genus Saussurea which includes over 300 various species. S. lappa […]
Verbena officinalis
Verbena officinalis Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Wild hyssop, Common verbena, Holy herb, Mosquito plant, Ironwort. Description Verbena officinalis has a lengthy history of use as a medicinal herb and as a sacred herb used in ceremonies since ancient times in many parts of the world.[1] It is said that V. officinalis was the […]
Tabebuia impetiginosa
Tabebuia impetiginosa Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Pau d’arco, lapacho, purple lapacho, trumpet bush and taheebo. Description Tabebuia impetiginosa has an ancient history of use in South and Central America as a medicinal and spiritual herb. It was used regularly by the Incas, Aztecs and other natives of the South American rainforest. In addition […]
Hippophae rhamnoides
Hippophae rhamnoides Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Sea buckthorn, seabuckthorn, sandthorn, seaberry. Description There are several species and sub-species of Hippophae rhamnoides. H. rhamnoides is used for a wide variety of purposes including a food source, condiment and medicinal plant. The plant is high in Vitamin C. As a food or nutritional resource, this plant […]
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Hibiscus sabdariffa Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Roselle, hibiscus, sorrel, florida cranberry, lemon bush, sour-sour. Description Hibiscus sabdariffa is an annual member of the Malvaceae family. Traditionally, H. sabdariffa has been used as an anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, astringent, cholagogue, choleretic, demulcent, digestive, diuretic, emollient, febrifuge, purgative, refrigerant sedative, stomachic, and as a […]
