Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) is a very widely known flowering shrub famous for its amazing beauty and mesmerizing aroma. This is one of the most characteristic herbal remedies of the Mediterranean region, which has been highly valued in folk medicines and used for numerous herbal preparation for many centuries. It plays a role of therapeutic natural remedy in Traditional Chinese and ancient Indian medicines, too. Jasmine essential oil and jasmine tea are arguably the most known ways to use numerous health benefits of jasmine plant. However, sometimes jasmine flower tinctures or extracts can be used as well. (more…)
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Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
January 31st, 2012 
admin Meadowsweet (Filipendula Ulmaria)
January 12th, 2012 admin 
Meadowsweet (Filipendula Ulmaria) is a perennial herb, a member of Rosaceae family, which can be found in marshes, wet forests and damp meadows throughout Central Europe, North America and the Middle East. This medicinal herb is also known as Meadowwort, meadow queen, bridewort, meadsweet, dollof, moerasspirea, lady of the meadow, ulmaria or Filipendula. Meadowsweet has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions and disorders, starting from common cold and minor digestive disorders, and ending up with hernia. Health benefits of meadowsweet vary greatly, and herbal preparations with this medicinal herb have very powerful effects. (more…)
Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)
December 14th, 2011 admin 
Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is a creeping evergreen perennial plant which can be found throughout Europe, North America, North Africa and East Asia. It has been known and used for centuries as a medicinal herb, as well as an ingredient for salads and excellent natural preservative for beer and many other foods. There are quite a few names of this herb, like Alehoof, Gillrun, Creeping Charlie, Cat’s feet, Hay girls, Gill-over-the-ground, and so on. Ground ivy is a member of mint family, therefore, it has quite strong and distinctive flavor and aroma. (more…)
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
November 30th, 2011 admin 
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) has been known for centuries as a culinary spice. This medicinal herb is a delicate annual herb which belongs to the same family as parsley, chives, tarragon and others. It is quite common to cultivate this herb indoors as it grows pretty good at room temperatures. Chervil originates from the Middle East and was brought to Europe in the times of the Roman Empire. As a culinary spice, it can be used both fresh and dried to enhance the taste of a great variety of meals. (more…)
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No Comments »Evening Primrose (Oenothera Biennis)
November 15th, 2011 admin 
Evening Primrose (Oenothera Biennis) is a common medicinal plant known also as Fever plant, Night willow-herb, Scurvish, Scabish, and others. This plant can be found throughout the North America, it is about 4-5 tall and has beautiful sunny yellow flowers. Evening primrose has been widely used by American indigenous population, and centuries ago it became common to extract essential oil from this plant. Nowadays, evening primrose oil plays an important role in aromatherapy and can be used to treat a great deal of health conditions and illnesses. (more…)
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
November 1st, 2011 admin 
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is a perennial herb, a member of the buttercup familae. It can also be referred to as yellowroot or eyeroot. This herb grows throughout the woody areas of the Northern hemisphere, especially in rich and watery soils. It can be recognized by its quite strong odor and a fruit which looks much like raspberry. Goldenseal infusion and goldenseal ointments are the most commonly used herbal preparations with this medicinal herb. Also, it is possible to use this remedy in the forms of capsules, tincture or powder. (more…)
Common Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
October 17th, 2011 admin 
Common Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a perennial medicinal her, a member of mint family. Known also as houndsbane, marrubium, eye of the star, haran haran, bull’s blood, mapiochin, blanc rubi, and so on, this herb is one of the easiest to grow. It has characteristic square shape stem, dark green leaves covered with white soft hairs, and small white flowers which are very attractive to bees. Horehound can be found all around Europe, North Africa and the Middle East region, it grows in abundance around the roads, on the fields and in wastelands. (more…)
Periwinkles (Vinca Major & Vinca Minor)
October 1st, 2011 admin 
Common Periwinkle is a perennial shrub with dark green leaves, numerous branches and beautiful flowers of blue, pinkish, purple or white colors. It is cultivate throughout the world and highly valued not only for its numerous therapeutic properties and healing actions, but also for its decorative, ornamental and cultural purposes. Periwinkle has a long history of usage as a healing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as in Europe and the Caribbean region. Periwinkle tea benefits have been known for centuries and successfully used to treat a great number of diseases and ailments. (more…)
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
September 17th, 2011 admin 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) belongs to the group of the oldest known medicinal herbs, which have been used since the times of early historic eras. Hyssop is a perennial plant from mint family, a relative of lavender, catnip, thyme, basil, peppermint, and other very common herbal remedies. It is native to the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, however, nowadays it is cultivated throughout the globe, not only for numerous health benefits of hyssop but also for its decorative properties. The best time for picking up hyssop is the period from June to October, when the herb blossoms with small beautiful blue flowers. Though some species can have the flowers of pink color. (more…)
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August 29th, 2011 admin 
Caraway (Carum Carvi) is a medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, India and other South Asian regions, but currently it is being cultivated throughout the globe. It belongs to the same family as dill and cumen. Caraway has been used since the Middle Ages for numerous medicinal and culinary purposes. For herbal remedies and herbal preparations, such part of the herb as caraway seed is used. The main product which can help us enjoy numerous health benefits of caraway is caraway seed oil: a very rich and useful natural product, one of the most used essential oils known as a powerful medicinal remedy. (more…)
