Berberis vulgaris
Botanical Overview Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry or European barberry, belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced…
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Bergenia ciliata
Botanical Overview Bergenia ciliata, belonging to the Saxifragaceae family, is commonly known as Hairy Bergenia, Pashanbheda, or Stonebreaker. It is native to the Himalayan regions of South Asia and China.…
Aralia elata
Botanical Overview Aralia elata (family Araliaceae), commonly known as Japanese Angelica Tree or Korean Angelica Tree, is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and parts of…
Symphytum × uplandicum
Botanical Overview Symphytum × uplandicum, commonly known as Russian comfrey or houndstongue comfrey, is a hybrid species in the Boraginaceae family. Primarily, its roots and leaves are used medicinally. This…
Achillea ptarmica
Botanical Overview Achillea ptarmica, commonly known as Sneezewort, European sneezewort, or Sneezeweed, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia. The aerial…
Matricaria discoidea
Botanical Overview Matricaria discoidea, known commonly as Pineapple weed or Wild chamomile, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is found across North America, Asia, and Europe. The parts…
Betonica officinalis
Botanical Overview Betonica officinalis, commonly known as Betony, Holy Betony, or Wood Betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, temperate regions of Asia, and the Mediterranean.…
Valeriana sitchensis
Botanical Overview Valeriana sitchensis, commonly known as Sitka valerian, is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. It is native to the northwestern regions of North America, including Alaska and British…
Inula britannica
Botanical Overview Inula britannica, also known as British Yellowhead or Meadow Fleabane, belongs to the family Asteraceae. This herbaceous plant is native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia, including…
Aralia racemosa
Botanical Overview Aralia racemosa, commonly known as American spikenard or Small spikenard, belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the…