Lamiaceae Family

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.

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): Properties and Benefits

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): traditional uses as a calming herb, preparation forms, recipes, pregnancy contraindications and heart drug interactions.

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.

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis): Benefits and Uses

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

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis): Properties and Benefits

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis): traditional uses for cough and digestion, tea preparation, and essential oil contraindications in pregnancy and children.

Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis): Benefits and Uses

Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis): traditional uses, tea preparation, and contraindications for pregnancy, surgery, and blood thinners.

Sweet Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus): Benefits and Uses

Sweet Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus): North American herb for cough and palpitations, with infusion, tincture, and contraindications for thyroid issues.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria): Properties and Benefits

Catnip (Nepeta cataria): calming herb brewed as tea for anxiety, sleep, and digestion, with preparation methods and contraindications explained.

Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana): Benefits and Uses

Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana): traditional uses, tea preparation, plant synergies, and contraindications for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris): Properties and Benefits

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris): traditional properties, tea preparation, essential oil, and contraindications for internal use and pregnancy.

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.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Properties and Benefits

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): traditional calming, digestive uses, tea and tincture preparation, contraindications in pregnancy and thyroid disorders.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare): Properties and Benefits

Oregano (Origanum vulgare): aromatic Lamiaceae herb; see traditional uses, tea and oil preparation, synergies, and contraindications.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Properties and Benefits

Basil (Ocimum basilicum): traditional uses, tea and oil preparation, studied properties, and pregnancy contraindications explained here.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): Properties and Benefits

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): traditional infusions, essential oil massage, digestion and memory uses, contraindications, and drug interactions.

White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare): Benefits and Uses

White horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a traditional expectorant and digestive herb. See tea preparation, dosage, contraindications, and safety precautions.

Salvia officinalis (Common Sage): Complete Botanical Profile

Common sage, Salvia officinalis L., a grey-leaved Mediterranean subshrub of the Lamiaceae: taxonomy, morphology, range, cultivation and phytochemistry.

Prunella vulgaris (Self-Heal): Complete Botanical Profile

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris L.) is one of the most widely distributed herbs on Earth. Taxonomy, morphology, habitat, phytochemistry, history and conservation.