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.

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Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana): Properties and Benefits

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana): traditional uses of the pericarp, xanthones, how to make the tea, drug interactions and contraindications in pregnancy.

Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea): Benefits and Uses

Purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea): traditional uses of this carnivorous plant, preparation methods, laboratory studies and contraindications.

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.

Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa): Properties and Benefits

Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa): traditional uses in Chinese medicine, compounds such as catalpol, preparation methods, contraindications and interactions.

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.

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus): Properties and Benefits

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus): traditional uses of the seeds, leaves and flowers, preparation methods, recipes, active compounds and allergy contraindications.

Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata): Properties and Benefits

Blue vervain (Verbena hastata): traditional uses, preparation methods, studied compounds and contraindications such as pregnancy, breastfeeding and sedatives.

Couch Grass (Elymus repens): Properties and Benefits

Couch grass (Elymus repens): traditional uses, parts used, preparation methods, recipes, safety, contraindications and drug interactions.

European Larch (Larix decidua): Properties and Benefits

European larch (Larix decidua): traditional uses of the resin and bark, preparation methods, active compounds, 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.

Cowslip (Primula veris): Properties and Benefits

Cowslip (Primula veris): traditional uses of the flower and root, preparations, recipes, synergies, contraindications and safety notes on allergy and saponins.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus): Properties and Benefits

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus): traditional uses, how to brew the tea, compounds such as citral, contraindications and essential oil safety.

Tangerine (Citrus reticulata): Properties and Benefits

Tangerine (Citrus reticulata): traditional uses of the peel and fruit, preparations, recipes, active compounds, contraindications and drug interactions.

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata): Benefits and Uses

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata): traditional uses, how to prepare the tea and tincture, scientific studies, contraindications and drug interactions.

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens): Properties and Benefits

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens): traditional uses, how to prepare the tea and diluted essential oil, pregnancy contraindications and safety precautions.

Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus): Benefits and Uses

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus): traditional uses as a digestive bitter, preparation methods, phytochemistry, contraindications and pregnancy precautions.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): Properties and Benefits

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): traditional uses, sulfur compounds, preparation methods, culinary recipes and contraindications of this aromatic herb.

Buchu (Agathosma betulina): Properties and Benefits

Buchu (Agathosma betulina): traditional uses of the South African plant, preparation methods, essential oil compounds and contraindications of buchu.

Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera): Properties and Benefits

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera): traditional uses, preparation methods, recipes and contraindications of dates, with precautions for people with diabetes.

Indian Coleus (Coleus barbatus): Properties and Benefits

Indian coleus (Coleus barbatus): traditional digestive uses, forskolin, preparation methods, drug interactions and warnings for pregnancy and glaucoma.

Hoodia (Hoodia gordonii): Properties and Benefits

Hoodia (Hoodia gordonii): traditional San uses, the P57 compound, preparation forms, liver risks, contraindications and the ban by Brazil’s ANVISA.

Cajuput (Melaleuca cajuputi): Properties and Benefits

Cajuput (Melaleuca cajuputi): traditional uses of the essential oil, preparation methods, topical recipes and contraindications for children and pregnancy.

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus): Properties and Benefits

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus): traditional uses for digestion and the liver, preparation methods, recipes, cholesterol studies and contraindications.

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.

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): Properties and Benefits

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): traditional uses, eugenol, preparation methods, recipes and contraindications, with a warning about clove oil in babies.

Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum): Properties and Benefits

Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum): traditional uses, how to prepare the leaf tea and juice, contraindications, and precautions with anticoagulants and diuretics.

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.

Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia): Benefits and Uses

Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia): traditional uses, leaf tea and juice preparation, hypoglycemia risk with diabetes drugs and contraindications in pregnancy.

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.

Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis): Properties and Benefits

Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis): traditional uses, tea and essential oil, active compounds, contraindications, and why whole leaves must come out before eating.

Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana): Properties and Benefits

Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana): traditional uses in Africa, preparation, active compounds and contraindications, with a warning about the toxic raw fruit.

Gas Plant (Dictamnus albus): Properties and Benefits

Gas Plant (Dictamnus albus): traditional uses, preparation, phytochemicals and contraindications of a phototoxic plant with liver risk when taken internally.

Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia): Benefits and Uses

Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia): traditional uses, preparation, how it differs from Ceylon cinnamon, and contraindications tied to coumarin and the liver.

Elemi (Canarium luzonicum): Properties and Benefits

Elemi (Canarium luzonicum): aromatic resin used in essential oil for diffusers and skin care, with contraindications in pregnancy.

Marsh Cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum): Benefits and Uses

Marsh Cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum): plant used in traditional infusions for mild hypertension and sore throat, with contraindications in pregnancy.

Chinese Thorowax (Bupleurum chinense): Benefits and Uses

Chinese thorowax (Bupleurum chinense): TCM root for liver, digestion, and fevers, with preparation forms, synergies, and contraindications.

Black Cumin (Nigella sativa): Properties and Benefits

Black cumin (Nigella sativa): seeds traditionally used for immunity, digestion, and inflammation, with preparation methods, dosing, and contraindications.

Dragon’s Blood (Daemonorops draco): Benefits and Uses

Dragon’s Blood (Daemonorops draco): traditional uses of the resin, tincture and poultice preparation, phytochemistry, and contraindications.

Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua): Properties and Benefits

Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua): properties, preparation, synergies, and contraindications of the pod used as a natural chocolate substitute.

Dulse (Palmaria palmata): Properties and Benefits

Dulse (Palmaria palmata): red seaweed rich in iodine, with traditional uses, preparation methods, and contraindications for thyroid conditions.

African Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea): Benefits and Uses

African Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea): traditional uses, preparation, contraindications, and the risk of interaction with antiretroviral drugs.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum): Properties and Benefits

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum): digestive spice used in teas, with traditional effects on digestion, circulation, and known contraindications.

Damiana (Turnera diffusa): Properties and Benefits

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is an aphrodisiac plant used in teas and tinctures, with traditional effects on libido and anxiety, and pregnancy contraindications.

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis): Benefits and Uses

Summer savory (Satureja hortensis): properties, traditional uses, tea preparation, contraindications, and care for this aromatic Lamiaceae herb.

Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana): Benefits and Uses

Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana): a traditional stimulant laxative for occasional use, with preparation, contraindications, and usage limits.

Guaco (Mikania glomerata): Properties and Benefits

Guaco (Mikania glomerata): traditional use for respiratory conditions, tea and syrup preparation, anticoagulant interactions, and pregnancy warning.

Espinheira Santa (Maytenus ilicifolia): Benefits and Uses

Espinheira Santa (Maytenus ilicifolia): digestive properties, traditional uses for gastritis and ulcers, tea preparation, and pregnancy warnings.

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): Properties and Benefits

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): medicinal mushroom for immune support, culinary and traditional uses, preparation, recipes, and safety precautions.

Corydalis (Corydalis yanhusuo): Properties and Benefits

Corydalis (Corydalis yanhusuo): TCM plant for pain relief and sedation, traditional uses, preparation, recipes, and pregnancy contraindications.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus): Properties and Benefits

Chicory (Cichorium intybus): traditional uses, tea preparation, digestive and liver properties, contraindications, and safe consumption guidelines.

Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea): Benefits and Uses

Common centaury (Centaurium erythraea): digestive properties, traditional uses, infusion preparation, and contraindications of this bitter herb.

Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris): Properties and Benefits

Common bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris): traditional uses, always-cooked shoot preparation, phytochemicals, and contraindications of this fast-growing grass.

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.

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa): Properties and Benefits

Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa): traditional uses, tea and cream preparation, and contraindications in pregnancy and hormone-sensitive cancer.

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus): Properties and Benefits

Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus): traditional uses, decoction and tincture preparation, pregnancy contraindications, and drug interactions before use.

Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): Properties and Benefits

Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): traditional uses, phytochemistry, dosage forms, and the toxicity risks and contraindications for pregnancy and children.

Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus): Properties and Benefits

Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus): traditional uses in teas and poultices, preparation methods, and contraindications for diabetes and pregnancy.

Jurubeba (Solanum paniculatum): Properties and Benefits

Jurubeba (Solanum paniculatum): traditional uses, tea and tincture preparation, liver-supporting properties, and contraindications of this Brazilian plant.

Coconut (Cocos nucifera): Properties and Benefits

Coconut (Cocos nucifera): traditional uses, oil and water benefits, phytochemistry, preparation methods, and contraindications explained for coconut palm.

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