The plant Kava Kava (Piper Methysticum) is a medicinal plant that has a tradition in the South Seas passed down for thousands of years. Its use is varied; it goes from medicine to stimulant. Kava kava is used as a drink in ceremonies and offered to guests as a welcome drink. Kava kava bars, where … Kava Kava: 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
Fern herb is a very controversial plant in herbal pharmacy. However, it is still used as a remedy in alternative medicine. For what ailments the fern herb has a healing effect and what risks must be considered are questions that must necessarily be clarified before taking it. Occurrence and cultivation of the fern Shady forests … Fern: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The black alder is a popular ornamental shrub for parks and gardens. In medicine, its bark is used as a laxative. Occurrence and cultivation of the sloth tree Already in the Middle Ages, the laxative effect of the bark of the sloth tree was known. Before that, it was already used to treat dental and … Sloth Tree: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Nutmeg has enriched cuisine since the Middle Ages thanks to its warm and spicy, sweet and bitter, fiery and peppery aroma. A pinch of the seeds, finely grated, spices many different dishes such as mashed potatoes, cauliflower or light sauces. Botanically, nutmeg is not a nut, but the seed kernel of the nutmeg tree. Occurrence … Nutmeg Tree: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
A member of the balsamina family, glandular touch-me-not looks beautiful with its gorgeous pink flowers. At the touch of its seeds, the herb shoots up meters high, but it is precisely this characteristic that makes the balsam fountain weed dangerous for the native flora, as it can multiply uncontrollably. However, the small plant also harbors … Bushy Knapweed: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products Products available in pharmacies and drugstores include the medicinal drug, lozenges, and teas (e.g., Cystus 052, Phytopharma Infectblocker). Stem plant Stem plants include several species and varieties from the genus Cistus and the family Cistaceae, which are native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. In many countries, especially the herb of and of … Cistus
Stem plant Cucurbitaceae, fence beet. Medicinal drug Bryoniae radix – fence beet root Bryoniae radix recens – Fresh fence beet root Ingredients Cucurbitacins, among others. Effects Emetic Strongly laxative (drastic) Fields of application Obsolete, should not be used. Commission E evaluates the use negatively. Used as a laxative, emetic and diuretic in various indications in … Fence Beet
Products Cinnamon is commercially available, among other things, as a spice, as a medicinal drug, tea and in the form of capsules as a dietary supplement. It is found in remedies for digestion such as Carmol, Klosterfrau Melissengeist and in Zeller Balsam. Cinnamon is also a component of traditional pharmaceutical preparations such as aromatic tincture … Cinnamon
Field man’s bedstraw has its firm place in herbal medicine and has for centuries. However, how the thorny herb got its official name “field man’s litter” has not been passed down with certainty – theories about it exist a few. Occurrence and cultivation of field man’s bedstraw The distribution area of field man’s litter stretches … Field Manure: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
