Cloudberry is also known as peat berry. What is special about the berry, which not only adorns a two-eye coin, but also finds its culinary use? Occurrence and cultivation of cloudberry The sailors and the peoples of the North have already eaten the cloudberry to prevent scurvy (vitamin deficiency disease). Cloudberry belongs to the plant … Cloudberry: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
It is not without reason that it bears the nickname of infernal grain. Still valued as a medicinal plant in the Middle Ages, conrade is now used only in homeopathy. Once spread like a weed in the fields, the plant was almost eradicated because of its toxicity and is now protected as a field wild … Conrade: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The now widely European larch was not for nothing tree of the year 2012. Its healing properties are partly scientifically proven and supported by many positive testimonials. Occurrence and cultivation of the larch The needles of the larch, unlike spruce or pine needles, are very soft and leave a soft carpet after falling. The genus … Larch: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The marsh heartleaf is a plant that is now rare in Europe and is found mainly in bogs or swampy areas. Even from a few meters away, the marsh heartleaf can be recognized by its large and bright white flowers, which are located at the end of long stems. The marsh heartleaf belongs to the … Swamp Heart Leaf: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Already in the Middle Ages, marsh marigold found application as a medicinal plant. Today, it is used rather rarely. Nevertheless, its diuretic, antispasmodic and expectorant effects can be used for numerous diseases. However, due to the strong change in our landscapes, it is already on the red list in some states and is considered endangered. … Marsh Marigold: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The use of swamp brier has a long folk tradition. Even today, the plant is consumed in tea form by the indigenous people of North America. In the Western world, people use the effects of this now rare plant exclusively in homeopathically prepared form. Occurrence and cultivation of swamp brier The use of marsh brier … Swamp Brier: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The onion is the most widespread and cultivated form of the leek plant genus. In its most familiar form, it is primarily used as a vegetable. Occurrence and cultivation of the onion The best known types are the yellow, the white and the red onion. Onions also vary in taste in sweetness and pungency. The … Onion: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Earth smoke is the eponymous plant of the earth smoke family, which belongs to the poppy family (Papaveraceae). The name is said to date back to a Greek physician who described the sap of the plant as having strong irritant and lachrymatory properties. In addition to the gray-green color of the leaves, which appears to … Earth Smoke: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Deer’s tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium L), or deer’s tongue for short, sometimes just called tongue, belongs to the striped fern family. Unlike other fern species, with their single or multiple pinnate fronds, the fern is notable for its smooth, long leaves. Certain ornamental species exist with strongly wavy leaf edges. Occurrence and cultivation of the … Deer Tongue Fern: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Immortelle is also known as Italian strawflower. The curry bush is a typical medicinal and spice plant from the Mediterranean region. The plant is not included in the popular curry spice blend, but its bright yellow appearance earned immortelle the name curry bush. Occurrence and cultivation of immortelle Immortelle is also known as Italian strawflower. … Italian Strawflower: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Various species of Japanese herbaceous knotweed that spread from gardens as neophytes in the open landscape are the focus of landscape ecologists and a broad public. Because they can multiply and spread rapidly, they are now considered problematic plants because they partially displace native vegetation. These knotweed species that have migrated from Asia include Sakhalin … Japanese Knotweed: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Jiaogulan is the name given to a medicinal plant from Asia. Among other things, it is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Occurrence and cultivation of jiaogulan. The jiaogulan plant is an annual to perennial species. The medicinal herb can reach growing heights between four and eight meters. Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) belongs to the genus Gynostemma … Jiaogulan: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
