Turnera diffusa
Turnera diffusa Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Damiana, Mexican holly, old woman’s broom Description Damiana translates to “to tame”. Although Turnera diffusa is used for several health conditions in traditional medicine, the most common use is as an aphrodisiac. This use can be dated back to the ancient Mayan civilizations. Other traditional uses include bed wetting, […]
Artemisia afra
Artemisia afra Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Wild wormwood, African wormwood, common wormwood. Description There are hundreds of species of Artemisia. Artemisia afra is a species that is very similar to the species known as European Wormwood. This herb has an ancient history of use and has been used to treat epidemic influenza. This […]
Verbascum thapsus
Verbascum thapsus Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Candlewick, Aaron’s Rod, Our Lady’s Flannel, Wild Ice Leaf, Rag Paper Description Candlewick is a common plant and a subspecies of the Verbascum family is found on nearly every continent. It is thought to be introduced into most areas from Europe is common along roadsides, forests and […]
Rubia cordifolia
Rubia cordifolia Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Common Madder , Bengal Madder, Madderwort, Aromatic Madder, Indian Madder. Description From the Rubiaceae family, the madder plant was very useful as a dye in Mediterranean and as a medicinal in Ancient Greece. Rubia cordifolia is a perennial climber found throughout Asiatic and African regions of the […]
Achillea millefolium
Achillea millefolium Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Milfoil, wound wort, bloodwort, milefolio, common yarrow, noble yarrow Description Achillea millefolium has been used in many cultures for its medicinal properties. Cultures in Europe and North American reportedly used it to stop blood flow from wounds, a use that dates back hundreds of years. It is grown […]
Corydalis spp.
Corydalis spp. Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Corydalis, Yanhusuo Description Corydalis yanhusuo is a member of the Poppy family, is closely related to the Opium Poppy. In traditional Chinese medicine, Corydalis is said to invigorate the blood, move qi or energy traveling through the body, and decrease pain, especially with menstrual cramps, abdominal cramping, and […]
Phyllanthus niruri
Phyllanthus niruri Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Phyllanthus, stonebreaker, chanca piedra, quebra pedra, meniran Description Phyllanthus niruri is also known by the name Chanca piedra which means ‘stone-breaker’. This refers to the plant’s traditional use for treating kidney and gall stones. This use is common in all areas of the world where the plant […]
Sida cordifolia
Sida cordifolia Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Country mallow, bala, sida Description Since prehistoric times, Sida cordifolia has been used for its medicinal properties in India, specifically in Ayurvedic medicine. Presently, this herb is used in weight management and body building. It has been marketed as an alternative to Ma huang, the Chinese herb […]
Oplopanax horridus
Oplopanax horridus Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Cukilanarpak, devil’s club, devils walking stick. Description Oplopanax horridus has been used both medicinally and as a food. Because of its beautiful red berries, O. horridus is sought after as an addition to wetland gardens, however, the plant is difficult to grow and is covered in sharp […]
Prunus serotina
Prunus serotina Synonyms No documentation Vernacular Name Black choke, choke, black cherry, wild cherry Description Prunus serotina or Black choke is one of the largest cherry trees. It is valued for many uses including its fruit and hardwood used for furniture. The bark of P. serotina was used regularly by Native Americans as a […]
