Papaver somniferum
Botanical Overview Papaver somniferum, commonly known as Opium poppy or Poppy, belongs to the family Papaveraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Southwest Asia, Europe, and North Africa. The…
Archives: Herbs
Citrus bergamia
Botanical Overview Citrus bergamia, commonly known as Bergamot or Bergamot orange, is a member of the Rutaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean basin, particularly Southern Italy. The primary…
Ilex vomitoria
Botanical Overview Ilex vomitoria, commonly known as Yaupon holly, Black drink, or Cassina, is a member of the Aquifoliaceae family. Native to the southeastern and southern United States, this plant’s…
Levisticum officinale
Botanical Overview Levisticum officinale, commonly known as Lovage or Love parsley, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and the…
Melilotus officinalis
Botanical Overview Melilotus officinalis, commonly known as Yellow Sweet Clover or Sweet Clover, belongs to the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia and has naturalized…
Amorphophallus konjac
Botanical Overview Amorphophallus konjac, commonly known as konjac, konnyaku, devil’s tongue, or voodoo lily, is a member of the Araceae family. Indigenous to East and Southeast Asia, especially China, Japan,…
Salvia hispanica
Botanical Overview Salvia hispanica, commonly known as Chia, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the southern United States. The primary part…
Acacia senegal
Botanical Overview Acacia senegal (Family Fabaceae) is a tree native to Northeast Africa, especially Sudan and the Sahel region. It is commonly known as Gum arabic, Acacia gum, or Talha.…
Senna alata
Botanical Overview Senna alata, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a tropical plant commonly known as candle bush, ringworm bush, or empress candle plant. The primary parts used medicinally include…
Ajuga turkestanica
Botanical Overview Ajuga turkestanica is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as Turkestan Bugleweed. It is native to Central Asia, particularly the Turkestan region. The…