Glechoma hederacea
Botanical Overview Glechoma hederacea, commonly known as Ground-ivy, Creeping Charlie, Gill-over-the-ground, or Alehoof, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced…
Archives: Herbs
Solidago virgaurea
Botanical Overview Solidago virgaurea, commonly known as European goldenrod or woundwort, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. The plant…
Galega officinalis
Botanical Overview Galega officinalis, commonly known as goat’s rue or French lilac, is a member of the Fabaceae family. Its aerial parts, leaves, and whole herb are traditionally used. Native…
Teucrium chamaedrys
Botanical Overview Teucrium chamaedrys, commonly known as Germander or Wall Germander, belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Mediterranean Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The aerial parts,…
Tanacetum parthenium
Botanical Overview Tanacetum parthenium, commonly known as Feverfew or Bachelor’s button, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaf and flower. The plant…
Linum usitatissimum (semen)
Botanical Overview Linum usitatissimum (flaxseed or linseed) is a plant in the Linaceae family cultivated widely in temperate regions worldwide including Europe, Asia, and North America. The seed (semen) is…
Chamerion angustifolium
Botanical Overview Chamerion angustifolium, commonly known as Fireweed or Rosebay willowherb, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Onagraceae family. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere…
Euphrasia officinalis
Botanical Overview Euphrasia officinalis, commonly known as Eyebright, belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. The medicinally used parts are the…
Sambucus nigra (flos)
Botanical Overview Sambucus nigra (flos), commonly known as Elderflower, Black Elderberry flower, or European Elderflower, belongs to the family Adoxaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the flower. It is…
Anethum graveolens
Botanical Overview Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill or dill seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The part used medicinally is the seed, which has been widely employed across Europe,…