Rosa × damascena
Botanical Overview Rosa × damascena, commonly known as Damask rose or Rose of Damascus, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The plant is cultivated extensively in the Middle East, Mediterranean region,…
Archives: Herbs
Viburnum opulus
Botanical Overview Viburnum opulus, commonly known as Guelder rose, Cramp bark, or European cranberrybush, belongs to the family Adoxaceae. It is native to Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. The…
Elymus repens
Botanical Overview Elymus repens (family Poaceae), commonly known as Couch grass, Common couch grass, Quackgrass, or Twitch grass, is a perennial rhizomatous grass native to Europe, Asia, and introduced to…
Tussilago farfara
Botanical Overview Tussilago farfara, commonly known as Coltsfoot, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The primary parts used in herbal medicine are the leaves and flowers. Native to Europe and Asia,…
Galium aparine
Botanical Overview Galium aparine, commonly known as Cleavers, Goosegrass, Sticky Willy, or Catchweed, is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Native to Europe, Asia, North America, and Northern Africa, it…
Ruscus aculeatus
Botanical Overview Ruscus aculeatus, commonly known as Butcher’s Broom or Hardy Butcher’s Broom, belongs to the family Asparagaceae. The plant is native to Europe, the Mediterranean region, and Western Asia.…
Lycopus europaeus
Botanical Overview Lycopus europaeus, commonly known as Gypsywort or Bugleweed, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Northern Asia and has been introduced to North…
Borago officinalis
Botanical Overview Borago officinalis, commonly known as Borage, Starflower, or Common Borage, is a member of the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but now grows widely…
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Botanical Overview Caulophyllum thalictroides, commonly known as Blue cohosh, Blue ginseng, or Papoose root, is a perennial herb of the Berberidaceae family native to Eastern North America. The medicinal parts…
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Botanical Overview Eupatorium perfoliatum, commonly known as Boneset or Thoroughwort, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America. The medicinal parts used are primarily the aerial parts…