Sundew is one of the lesser known medicinal plants. Among other things, it can be used to relieve cramping cough. Occurrence and cultivation of sundew A typical feature of the plant are the clear droplets that shine on it. Behind these droplets, however, is a sticky liquid. Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) is a carnivorous plant. … Sundew: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Castor bean is also known as the miracle tree. The oil of the tropical plant is used primarily as a laxative. Occurrence and cultivation of the miracle tree The cultivation of the plant takes place in tropical regions, while it is wild in the south of Europe. Ricinus communis (miracle tree) is the only representative … Miracle Tree: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Kidney vetch, popularly known as common kidney vetch, bear clover or woundwort, is widely used as a valuable medicinal plant throughout Europe. In traditional folk medicine, kidney vetch has a long tradition. Occurrence and cultivation of kidney vetch Between the months of June and September, the yellow calyxes with their typical red tips appear. With … Kidney Vetch: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Myrrh is a resin extracted from the stems of the balsam tree family. This resin has been an important component of personal hygiene, pharmaceutical production and culture of various countries and ancient empires for several thousand years. Since the plants needed for this purpose usually grow only in tropical or Mediterranean areas, myrrh is often … Myrrh: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The evergreen myrtle shrubs are typical of the Mediterranean flora. In addition to its use in herbal cooking, its essential oils are believed to have medicinal properties. Myrtle is used in herbal cooking, and its oil is used in the cosmetics industry. Occurrence and cultivation of myrtle The evergreen myrtle shrubs are typical of the … Myrtle: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Field mustard is a wild mustard plant. It is used in cooking as well as in traditional herbal medicine. Last but not least, the Bach flower Mustard is extracted from it. Occurrence and cultivation of field mustard. Field mustard is a wild mustard plant. It is used in cooking as well as in traditional herbal … Field Mustard: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Mustard oil is the essential as well as the fatty oil from the mustard seeds. Organic isothiocyanates are also under the name of mustard oil. The oil is a special strategy of plants to defend against pests. Occurrence and cultivation of mustard oil Mustard oil is the essential as well as the fatty oil from … Mustard Oil: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Dewberry is an ancient medicinal plant that has a very unusual appearance. Therefore, in the past it was said to have magical powers. The plant was planted in front of the house and was supposed to protect its inhabitants from evil spirits. In the Middle Ages, people expected it to protect them from the plague. … Dewberry: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
English water mint (Preslia cervina, Mentha aquatica) is a type of mint that can be found on the banks of shallow waters or in wet meadows. If the plant does not yet bear flowers, it resembles rosemary at first sight. Occurrence and cultivation of English water mint. In medicine, the active ingredients of English water … English Water Mint: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
In the mid-19th century, the calabar bean was used in its native West Africa to bring about divine judgments: If the suspected criminal died from the bean being offered, he was guilty of the crime; if he survived and vomited, it was taken as proof of his innocence. The seeds of the calabar bean are … Calabar Bean: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Kalisaya represents one of 23 species of the plant genus Cinchona (cinchona trees). It was originally native only to South America, where it was used by indigenous people as a medicinal plant against malaria. Today, cinchona trees play a major role only for cinchona production. Occurrence and cultivation of the Kalisaya Kalisaya can grow very … Kalisaya: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Calamus (Acorus calamus) belongs to the marsh plants and comes from Asia. However, in the 16th century it was also brought to Central Europe and today it can be found throughout the northern hemisphere. Occurrence and cultivation of calamus The roots of calamus are dug up and cleaned, and then cut into pieces of about … Calamus: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
