Cranberry The plant that saved the first American settlers It is hard to believe that the fate of such a powerful country today could have been quite different had it not been for these tiny red fruits that enabled the survival of the first colony of European settlers. Cranberry, a small creeping shrub from the …
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Used for centuries to heal wounds and cuts, St. John’s wort is much better known today as an herbal antidepressant, especially after research comparing it to known antidepressants such as Prozac (Fluoxetine). St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum L. Clusiaceae: Guttiferae) German name: Johanniskraut, Common names: grass for the wounds It is a perennial plant with …
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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L. Boraginaceae) Comfrey is a perennial plant of bright purple clustered flowers, fleshy leaves anda thickened tree covered with hairs. The root is extremely branched, black on the outside, whitish and slimy on the inside. It is widespread in the temperate climate zone of Europe, Asia and North America. Historical and traditional …
Valerian Valerian is a plant native to Europe that grows up to 2 meters high. It is grown as a medicinal plant, for decorating gardens, but also grows wild on moist lawns. The flat, hollow stem at the tips carries floral rosettes like umbrellas, with fragrant white, light purple or pink flowers, which bloom in …
A magical medicinal plant of the Middle Ages Lady’s Mantle, with its unusual serrated rosette-shaped leaves with nine fringes, is very reminiscent of a woman’s medieval cloak. Almost completely forgotten, this magical plant, a lovely symbol of medieval women’s medicine, is gaining deserved attention again today. The leaves are known for collecting dewdrops, which ancient …
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Almost no medicinal plant has attracted so much attention in the last two decades, like the echinacea, a plant of the American Indians, of beautiful purple flowers, and like the sharp brown pestle hedgehog (Echinos — in Greek hedgehog). Of the three related species of the genus Echinacea: purple (Echinaceapurpurea), narrow-leaved (Echinacea angustifolia) and pale …
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(Calendula officinalis L. Asteraceae) Calendula – In summer, when excessive sun exposure can cause burns or redness of the skin, marigold preparations in the form of ointments or oils can provide us with safe protection. Marigold is an annual plant of orange-yellow flowers, which is present almost all over the world from Europe, West Asia …
Vaginal Suppositories for infections Australian Tea Tree Oil Vaginal Suppositories are using for vaginal infections. Vaginal infections are certainly among the most common gynecological problems. They can occur for a number of reasons: Immunity drops due to some illness or stress. Foods that contain too many refined carbohydrates (eg sweets and white flour products). Excessive …
Writes: Primarius, doc. dr. sc. Nevačinović Enida, Ph.D. med.Specialist in gynecology and obstetricsSubspecialist in fetal medicine and obstetricsClinic for Gynecology and ObstetricsHead of the Maternity DepartmentFaculty of Medicine, University of Tuzla Vagitories propolis aloe vera and echinacea Propolis vaginal suppositories – Vagitories propolis aloe vera and echinacea manufactured by Cydonia phytopharmaceuticals are intended for vaginal …
The best natural remedy for the prostate Adherents of traditional medicine claim that the best remedy for prostate is willowherb (Epilobium parviflorum), popularly known as silkworm, small or white milkweed, red nightshade, willow rose. It has exceptional antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and some herbalists claim that it also has anticancer power. When it comes …
