Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Mentha spicata Common Names: Spearmint, Garden Mint Description: Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a fragrant herb with a long history of use in culinary and medicinal applications. Recognized for its distinct aroma and flavor, spearmint is a member of the mint family. Explore the traditional uses, constituents,…

Botanical Description: Birch trees, belonging to the Betulaceae family, are deciduous hardwoods with distinctive bark that varies in color from white to silver, depending on the species. For medicinal purposes, Betula pendula (silver birch) and Betula lenta (sweet birch) are commonly employed. The bark is characterized by horizontal lenticels, giving…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Tanacetum parthenium Description: Feverfew is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to southeastern Europe, it is now cultivated worldwide. The plant reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet and bears aromatic, fern-like leaves with toothed edges. Small, daisy-like flowers with white petals…

Botanical Description: Family: Apiaceae Genus and Species: Angelica archangelica Common Names: Angelica, Wild Celery, Norwegian Angelica Habitat: Angelica is native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, commonly found in damp meadows, riverbanks, and areas with rich, moist soil. It is a biennial plant, growing up to 8…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasumFamily: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family)Common Names: Chives, Schnittlauch (German) Description: Chives are a perennial herb belonging to the Allium genus, which also includes garlic and onions. The plant features slender, tubular leaves that resemble grass blades and grow in clumps. Chives produce globular, lavender-colored flowers in…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Iris versicolorFamily: IridaceaeCommon Names: Blue Flag, Harlequin Blueflag Description: Blue Flag is a perennial herb native to North America, recognized for its vibrant blue to violet flowers and sword-shaped leaves. The plant typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet. The leaves are long and…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Polygonatum spp. Common Names: Solomon’s Seal, Sealwort Description: Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum spp.) is a perennial herb with a long history of use in traditional medicine. Known for its distinctive rhizomes and arching stems, Solomon’s Seal has been valued for its potential therapeutic properties. Explore the traditional…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Serenoa repens Common Names: Saw Palmetto, Sabal palmetto Description: Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a small palm native to the southeastern United States. It is known for its dark berries, which have been traditionally used for various health purposes. Explore the traditional uses, constituents, and applications…