Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica): learn about its traditional uses, studied properties, recipes, preparation and precautions in pregnancy and diabetes.

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides): discover the traditional uses, phytochemicals, recipes, interactions and safety precautions of this Eurasian shrub.

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria): names, traditional uses, tannins, how to make the tea and cautions on iron, pregnancy and drug interactions.

Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta): traditional uses, active compounds, preparation, pregnancy precautions and how it differs from Brazilian malagueta.

Harungana madagascariensis: traditional uses, parts used, compounds, preparation methods and cautions on its laxative effect and photosensitivity.