The devil’s claw is native to Africa and has fruits that look like claws, which has earned her the name. However, not the fruits are used, but the storage roots. The plant has a strong […]
The mushroom herb is not just an excellent herb, but with its mushroom-like taste it is an enrichment for many dishes. Mushroom herb belongs to the acanthads and is at present still a rarity, it […]
Speedwell looks like a harmless little weed, but with its bright blue flowers, it entices to a second look when you meet it walking in sparse woods. This second look is worthwhile, because speedwell is […]
Pasque flower is a pretty spring plant with striking bell-shaped flowers. However, the protected plant does not just look good, it is also a fascinating medicinal plant, which is used today mainly in homeopathy against […]
Eyebright is the classic eye-care herb used by our ancestors for this purpose. The herb is very helpful not only for the eyes, but also for colds, even with hay fever and diseases of the […]
St. John’s wort is the best-known midsummer plant. Even its name comes from the St John’s Day on June 24. In the days around the summer solstice St. John’s wort opens its bright yellow flowers. […]
Licorice is an important crop for the food industry. The juice contained in the roots is the basis for the production of liquorice. But also as a medicinal plant licorice has a great importance. Namely, […]
The milk thistle with its rosette leaves is one of the best studied medicinal plants. The plant, which is a member of the daisy family, contains silymarin. Main area of application is liver and biliary […]
Rosemary is one of the best known and most popular aromatic herbs. With its stimulating effect, it is relatively rare among medicinal plants, so it plays an important role in the treatment of low blood […]
The bitter candytuft is still quite a young herb in herbal medicine. The plant was scientifically studied only about 50 years ago. There they found out that the slightly poisonous plant is a good herb […]
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