Khella (Ammi visnaga): traditional uses, khellin and visnagin, preparation methods, research, and cautions about the liver, sunlight, and drug interactions.
Apiaceae Family
Sanicle (Sanicula europaea): Properties and Benefits
Learn about sanicle (Sanicula europaea): traditional uses for wounds, studied compounds, preparation methods, recipes and essential safety precautions.
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.
Angelica (Angelica archangelica): Properties and Benefits
Angelica (Angelica archangelica): traditional uses, preparation methods, contraindications and the photosensitivity risk of this Apiaceae plant.
Anise (Pimpinella anisum): Properties and Benefits
Anise (Pimpinella anisum): traditional digestive and calming uses, how to prepare the tea and tincture, contraindications, and how it differs from star anise.
Lovage (Levisticum officinale): Properties and Benefits
Lovage (Levisticum officinale): traditional uses as a digestive and diuretic herb, how to make lovage tea, plant compounds and contraindications.
Chinese Thorowax (Bupleurum chinense): Benefits and Uses
Chinese thorowax (Bupleurum chinense): TCM root for liver, digestion, and fevers, with preparation forms, synergies, and contraindications.
Caraway (Carum carvi): Properties and Benefits
Caraway (Carum carvi) supports digestion and eases gas; see traditional uses, preparation methods, recipes, and contraindications.
Bupleurum (Bupleurum falcatum): Properties and Benefits
Bupleurum (Bupleurum falcatum) is used in Chinese medicine for the liver; see traditional uses, preparation methods, and important contraindications.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum): Properties and Benefits
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum): traditional uses, tea and essential oil preparation, digestive and calming properties, and usage precautions.
Dill (Anethum graveolens): Properties and Benefits
Dill (Anethum graveolens): traditional uses, tea preparation, and contraindications for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those on blood thinners.
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum): Properties and Benefits
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum): traditional uses, tea and seasoning preparation, synergies with ginger and coriander, and contraindications for pregnancy.
Celery (Apium graveolens): Properties and Benefits
Celery (Apium graveolens): diuretic and anti-inflammatory plant, with traditional uses, preparation, synergies, and contraindications explained.
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica): Properties and Benefits
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica): traditional uses for skin and memory, preparation methods, and contraindications of this medicinal plant.
Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis): Properties and Benefits
Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) is used in Chinese medicine for women’s health; see tea, tincture preparation, and pregnancy contraindications.
Petroselinum crispum (Parsley): Complete Botanical Profile
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) in botanical detail: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry, history and toxic look alikes.
Ligusticum porteri (Osha): Complete Botanical Profile
Ligusticum porteri, or osha, is a robust perennial of the Apiaceae confined to the mountains of western North America, with an unmistakably aromatic rhizome.
Ferula linkii (Giant Canary Fennel): Complete Botanical Profile
Ferula linkii, the giant Canary fennel: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phytochemistry and history of the largest wild umbellifer of the Canaries.
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel): Complete Botanical Profile
Complete botanical profile of Foeniculum vulgare: taxonomy confirmed in IPNI and POWO, morphology, distribution, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry and history of fennel.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). Complete guide on benefits, herbal tea preparation, contraindications, and traditional uses.


















