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Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) is a toxic plant: its compounds, poisoning symptoms, risk groups and what to do after ingestion.
Botany
Codonopsis pilosula: Properties, Benefits and Uses
Codonopsis pilosula, a Chinese medicine root sold as “dang shen”: traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation, contraindications and diabetes precautions.
Noni (Morinda citrifolia): Properties and Benefits
Noni (Morinda citrifolia): traditional uses, compounds, preparation, potassium and liver warnings, drug interactions and the sales ban in Brazil.
Chamaelirium luteum: Properties and Benefits
Chamaelirium luteum: historical gynecological uses, steroidal saponins, pregnancy contraindication, emetic effect and conservation of this North American root.
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora): Properties and Benefits
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora): traditional external uses, chemotypes, phytochemical profile, contraindications and toxicity warnings, especially for children.
Madder (Rubia tinctorum): Properties and Benefits
Madder (Rubia tinctorum): its history as a dye plant, traditional uses, root phytochemistry and the genotoxicity warnings that accompany the plant.
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina): Properties and Benefits
Black cherry (Prunus serotina): traditional use of the bark for cough, preparation methods, toxicity of leaves and pits, and contraindications.
Eupatorium perfoliatum: Properties and Benefits
Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset): traditional uses, compounds, preparation forms, and the pyrrolizidine alkaloids that limit it to short-term, guided use.
Maitake (Grifola frondosa): Properties and Benefits
Maitake (Grifola frondosa): discover this medicinal mushroom, its traditional uses, bioactive compounds, recipes, contraindications and drug interactions.
Coptis chinensis: Properties, Benefits and Precautions
Coptis chinensis, a bitter berberine-rich root from Chinese medicine: traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation, interactions and contraindications.
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.
Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra): Properties and Benefits
Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra): traditional uses as a mild diuretic, active compounds, preparation methods, research findings and safety precautions.
Jasmine (Jasminum officinale): Properties and Benefits
Jasmine (Jasminum officinale): traditional uses, active compounds, tea and massage oil recipes, safety precautions and frequently asked questions.
Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale): Properties and Benefits
Bog myrtle (Myrica gale): traditional uses, essential oil, phytochemicals, home recipes and key precautions in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides): Properties and Benefits
Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides): names, traditional uses, phytochemistry, external-use recipes and the warning about its toxic essential oil.
Jamun (Syzygium cumini): Properties and Benefits
Jamun (Syzygium cumini): traditional uses, phytochemistry, how to prepare the tea, plant synergies and precautions for people taking diabetes medication.
Khella (Ammi visnaga): Properties and Benefits
Khella (Ammi visnaga): traditional uses, khellin and visnagin, preparation methods, research, and cautions about the liver, sunlight, and drug interactions.
Rice (Oryza sativa): Properties, Benefits and Uses
Rice (Oryza sativa): learn about the traditional uses of rice water and rice bran, the compounds studied, home recipes and arsenic precautions.
Papaya (Carica papaya): Properties and Benefits
Papaya (Carica papaya): traditional uses of the leaf and fruit, papain, phytochemical profile, recipes, pregnancy precautions and contraindications.
Dragon’s Blood (Croton lechleri): Properties and Benefits
Dragon’s blood (Croton lechleri): traditional uses of the Amazonian latex, studied compounds, crofelemer, preparation forms, recipes and contraindications.
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus): Properties and Benefits
Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus): traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation methods, calcium oxalate risks and contraindications of the plant.
Mouse-Ear Hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum): Benefits and Uses
Mouse-ear hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum): traditional uses, active compounds, tea preparation, synergies and safety precautions for this diuretic herb.
Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna): Properties and Benefits
Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna): traditional uses for hemorrhoids, key compounds, preparation methods and why the fresh plant is toxic and calls for caution.
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus): Properties and Benefits
Irish moss (Chondrus crispus): discover its common names, traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation methods, recipes and the risks of excess iodine.
Iceland Moss (Cetraria islandica): Properties and Benefits
Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica): traditional uses for cough and throat irritation, phytochemistry, tea preparation, recipes and usnic acid precautions.
Peach (Prunus persica): Properties and Benefits
Peach (Prunus persica): common names, traditional uses, bioactive compounds, preparation methods and why the peach kernel should never be eaten.
Wild Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum): Properties and Benefits
Wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum): traditional uses, phytochemistry, recipes, contraindications and what studies say about this plant and Lyme disease.
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.
Galangal (Alpinia galanga): Properties and Benefits
Galangal (Alpinia galanga): explore common names, traditional uses, rhizome compounds, preparation methods, recipes and safety notes for this spice.
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus): Properties and Benefits
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus): traditional uses of the leaves and fruit, active compounds, leaf tea, recipes and precautions in pregnancy and with medications.
Abyssinian Myrrh (Commiphora erythraea): Properties and Benefits
Abyssinian myrrh (Commiphora erythraea): traditional uses, phytochemical profile, preparation methods and safety precautions for opoponax resin.
Oarweed (Laminaria digitata): Properties and Benefits
Oarweed (Laminaria digitata): learn about this iodine-rich brown seaweed, its traditional uses, compounds, culinary recipes and thyroid precautions.
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius): Properties and Benefits
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius): traditional uses of the flower, seed oil, active compounds, preparations and cautions in pregnancy and with anticoagulants.
Mexican Yam (Dioscorea mexicana): Properties and Benefits
Mexican yam (Dioscorea mexicana): names, traditional uses, diosgenin, preparation, synergies, contraindications and the myth of natural progesterone.
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.
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria): Properties and Benefits
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria): traditional uses, natural salicylates, how to make the tea, recipes, contraindications and its link to aspirin.
Oats (Avena sativa): Properties, Benefits and Uses
Oats (Avena sativa): traditional uses, beta-glucans and cholesterol, oat bath and porridge recipes, contraindications and gluten precautions explained.
Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum): Properties and Benefits
Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum): traditional uses, essential oil, active compounds, preparation methods, recipes and safety precautions for this plant.
Oriental Sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis): Properties and Benefits
Oriental sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis): traditional uses of its storax resin, phytochemicals, preparation forms, recipes and safety tips for external use.
Radish (Raphanus sativus): Properties and Benefits
Radish (Raphanus sativus): traditional uses, compounds such as glucosinolates, recipes, herbal pairings, and precautions for thyroid health and gallstones.
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.
Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium): Properties and Benefits
Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium): traditional and culinary uses, phytochemistry, recipes and precautions with synephrine, a cardiovascular stimulant.
Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata): Properties and Benefits
Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata): traditional uses, phytochemicals, tea preparation, synergies and contraindications of this herb of the Ericaceae 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.
Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata): Properties and Benefits
Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata): traditional uses, phytochemicals, preparation methods, synergies and safety precautions for this North American plant.
Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia): Properties and Benefits
Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia): traditional uses for coughs, phytochemistry, preparation, recipes and contraindications of this carnivorous plant.
Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum): Properties and Benefits
Wild garlic (Allium ursinum): names, sulfur compounds, traditional uses, recipes, drug interactions and how to tell it apart from toxic look-alikes.
Rhatany (Krameria triandra): Properties and Benefits
Rhatany (Krameria triandra): traditional uses of this astringent root in oral care, its key compounds, mouthwash recipes and essential safety precautions.
German Iris (Iris germanica): Properties and Benefits
German iris (Iris germanica): traditional uses, phytochemistry, how the dried and cured rhizome is prepared, safety precautions and contraindications.
Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides): Properties and Benefits
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides): learn about the traditional uses of its salicin-rich bark, preparation, herbal pairings and contraindications.
Yellow Gentian (Gentiana lutea): Properties and Benefits
Yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea): traditional uses as a digestive bitter, preparation methods, phytochemical profile, contraindications and safety precautions.
Black Horehound (Ballota nigra): Properties and Benefits
Black horehound (Ballota nigra): traditional calming and digestive uses, preparation forms, recipes, drug interactions and contraindications in pregnancy.
Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus): Properties and Benefits
Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus): traditional thyroid-related uses, preparation forms, drug interactions, and contraindications of this European herb.
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.
English Oak (Quercus robur): Properties and Benefits
English oak (Quercus robur): traditional uses of its tannin-rich bark, preparation methods, recipes, contraindications and essential safety precautions.
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): Properties and Benefits
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): traditional uses as a calming herb, preparation forms, recipes, pregnancy contraindications and heart drug interactions.
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa): Properties and Benefits
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa): traditional uses, how to make hibiscus tea, its mild effect on blood pressure and cautions in pregnancy and with medicines.
Plum (Prunus domestica): Properties and Benefits
Plum (Prunus domestica): traditional uses of the fresh fruit and prunes, preparation methods, homemade recipes, active compounds and contraindications.