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Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster): traditional uses, phytochemistry, research on pine bark extract, safety precautions and drug interactions explained.
Antimicrobial Plants
Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum): Properties and Benefits
Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum): traditional uses, chemical compounds, external-use recipes and thujone precautions to know before using southernwood.
Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus): Properties and Benefits
Indian sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus): traditional Ayurvedic uses, root compounds, preparation methods, precautions and how to avoid adulterated roots.
Gumweed (Grindelia robusta): Properties and Benefits
Gumweed (Grindelia robusta): traditional respiratory uses, phytochemistry, preparation, synergies and cautions for kidneys, blood pressure and allergy.
Star Anise (Illicium verum): Properties and Benefits
Star anise (Illicium verum): names, traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation, recipes and safety with children and the toxic Japanese species.
Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus): Properties and Benefits
Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus): traditional uses, active compounds, preparation methods, recipes and safety precautions for this herb endemic to Crete.
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus): Properties and Benefits
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus): traditional uses, seaweed compounds, preparation, contraindications, iodine precautions and drug interactions.
Glasswort (Salicornia europaea): Properties and Benefits
Glasswort (Salicornia europaea): learn about its traditional uses, bioactive compounds, culinary recipes and precautions on sodium and the plant's origin.
Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus): Properties and Benefits
Mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus): traditional uses of mastic resin, active compounds, digestion studies, preparation methods and safety precautions.
Black Mustard (Brassica nigra): Properties and Benefits
Black mustard (Brassica nigra): traditional uses, sinigrin phytochemistry, preparation methods and safety precautions for mustard poultices on the skin.
Kola Nut (Cola nitida): Properties, Benefits and Uses
Kola nut (Cola nitida): traditional uses, caffeine and other phytochemicals, preparation forms, recipes, contraindications and safety precautions explained.
African Cherry (Prunus africana): Properties and Benefits
African cherry (Prunus africana): traditional bark uses for urinary symptoms, phytochemicals, preparation, contraindications and conservation of the species.
Manna Ash (Fraxinus ornus): Properties and Benefits
Manna ash (Fraxinus ornus): learn about its mannitol-rich manna, traditional uses, plant compounds, recipes and the safety precautions to keep in mind.
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca): Properties and Benefits
Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca): learn about the traditional uses of its leaves, the compounds in its fruits, preparation methods and allergy precautions.
Dyer's Woad (Isatis tinctoria): Properties and Benefits
Woad (Isatis tinctoria): explore its traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation, synergies, contraindications and the history of its blue dye.
Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata): Properties and Benefits
Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata): traditional uses, phytochemicals, tea preparation, synergies and contraindications of this herb of the Ericaceae family.
Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata): Properties and Benefits
Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata): traditional uses, phytochemicals, preparation methods, synergies and safety precautions for this North American plant.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia): Properties and Benefits
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia): traditional uses of melaleuca oil on the skin, preparation methods, safe dilution and contraindications.
Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata): Properties and Benefits
Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata): traditional uses of the root, preparation methods, phytochemistry, contraindications in pregnancy and care with anticoagulants.
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): Properties and Benefits
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): traditional uses as a calming herb, preparation forms, recipes, pregnancy contraindications and heart drug interactions.
Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum): Properties and Benefits
Sea holly (Eryngium maritimum): traditional uses as a diuretic and expectorant, preparation methods, recipes, contraindications and safety precautions.
Honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia): Properties and Benefits
Honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia): traditional uses of the South African tea, preparation, recipes, compounds and contraindications, including hormonal ones.
Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea): Benefits and Uses
Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea): traditional uses, how to prepare leaf tea and juice, phytochemical profile, contraindications and arbutin precautions.
Catuaba (Trichilia catigua): Properties and Benefits
Catuaba (Trichilia catigua): traditional uses of the bark, preparation, contraindications and how to tell it apart from other plants sold as catuaba.
African Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea): Benefits and Uses
African Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea): traditional uses, preparation, contraindications, and the risk of interaction with antiretroviral drugs.
Baobab (Adansonia digitata): Properties and Benefits
Baobab (Adansonia digitata): traditional uses, tea and decoction preparation, nutritional properties, and contraindications of this vitamin C-rich African tree.
Brazilian Ginseng (Pfaffia paniculata): Benefits and Uses
Brazilian ginseng (Pfaffia paniculata): traditional uses, decoction and tincture preparation, phytochemical profile, and contraindications for pregnancy.
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): Properties and Benefits
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): Ayurvedic tree for heart support, with bark decoction preparation, phytochemical profile, and contraindications for blood thinners.
Elecampane (Inula helenium): Properties and Benefits
Elecampane (Inula helenium): root used in teas and decoctions for cough, digestion, and immune support, with preparation and cautions explained.
Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus): Properties and Benefits
Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus): traditional uses for PMS and the menstrual cycle, preparation methods, and hormonal contraindications.
African Geranium (Pelargonium sidoides): Benefits and Uses
African Geranium (Pelargonium sidoides): traditional use for respiratory infections, root preparation, contraindications, and drug interactions.
Silver Birch (Betula pendula): Properties and Benefits
Silver Birch (Betula pendula): traditional uses, tea and sap preparation, contraindications, and the pollen's cross-reaction allergy risk.
White Willow (Salix alba): Properties and Benefits
White willow (Salix alba): traditional uses, bark decoction preparation, and contraindications for Reye's syndrome, salicylate allergy, and anticoagulants.
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis): Properties and Benefits
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis): traditional uses, phytochemical profile, preparation methods, and contraindications for this berberine-rich rhizome.
Oregano (Origanum vulgare): Properties and Benefits
Oregano (Origanum vulgare): aromatic Lamiaceae herb; see traditional uses, tea and oil preparation, synergies, and contraindications.
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi): Benefits and Uses
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi): traditional uses, leaf infusion preparation, antiseptic properties, and pregnancy contraindications explained.
Senna (Senna alexandrina): Properties and Benefits
Senna (Senna alexandrina): traditional laxative for occasional constipation; see preparation, dosages, sennosides, and pregnancy contraindications.
Rhatany (Krameria lappacea): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of rhatany (Krameria lappacea). Complete guide on oral health benefits, tannins, uses, and contraindications.