Black cherry (Prunus serotina): traditional use of the bark for cough, preparation methods, toxicity of leaves and pits, and contraindications.
Rosaceae Family
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus): Properties and Benefits
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus): traditional uses in teas and poultices, preparation methods, and contraindications for diabetes and pregnancy.
Crataegus laevigata (Midland Hawthorn): Botanical Profile
The Midland hawthorn of Europe\’s ancient woodlands: full botanical profile of Crataegus laevigata, from taxonomy and morphology to habitat and conservation.
Crataegus monogyna (Common Hawthorn): Botanical Profile
Crataegus monogyna, the common hawthorn of European hedgerows: taxonomy, morphology, range, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry, history and conservation.
Crataegus mexicana (Mexican Hawthorn): Botanical Profile
Crataegus mexicana, the Mexican hawthorn or tejocote, is a highland tree of Mexico and Guatemala. Full botanical profile: taxonomy, morphology, ecology.
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica). Complete guide on benefits of the leaves and fruit, uses, and contraindications.











