Latin name: Plantago lanceolataGenera: Plantain plantsVolk names: Wegtritt, spearwort Plant description Perennial plant, leaves arranged rosette-like at the base. Flower stems up to 50 cm long. Inconspicuous, spike-like, brown flowers. Very similar is the plantain with pink inflorescences, hardly used as a medicinal plant. Another plantain species, the plantain (Plantago ovata) is used for medicinal … Ribwort Plantain
Side effects None to be feared at normal dosage. All articles in this series: Ribwort Plantain Side effects
Side effects Prolonged use of liquorice root can cause water retention and swelling of the face and ankles. Sodium excretion is reduced and potassium excretion is increased. Due to increased potassium losses, the effectiveness of heart medication can be increased. Reduced sodium excretion can lead to increased blood pressure. So consult your doctor if you … Side effects | Licorice
Latin name: Clycyrrhiza glabraGenus: butterfly blossom plants Plant description The liquorice bush is one of the oldest medicinal plants and was already known to the Egyptians around 1300 BC. Licorice is perennial, grows up to 1.5 m high and is anchored in the ground with a tap root and extensive root system. The leaves are … Licorice
Latin name: Datura stramonium Genus: Nightshade family (very poisonous!) Folk names: Sleepingwort, Devil’s apple Plant description nightshade plants, VERY POISON! The plant can grow up to one meter high, is annual and fast growing. Branched stem with leaves that resemble those of the maple tree. The flowers sit on the branch forks, are stalked, funnel-shaped … Datura
