Rosemary
Reading Time: < 1 minute Rosemary Scientific classification Name: Rosemary Scientific name: Salvia rosmarinus Kingdom: Plantae Class: Equisetopsida Subclass: Magnoliidae Order: Lamiales Family: Lamaciaeae Genus: Salvia ->also known as Rosmarinus officinalis Habitat: Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region. It does not like too much drought. It grows in well-drained, calcareous soil. It is important for the soil to retain moisture. […]
Thyme
Reading Time: < 1 minute Scientific classification Name: Thymus Scientific Name: Thymus vulgaris Kingdom: Plantae Sub-region: Tracheobionta Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Lamaciaeae Genus: Thymus Habitat: Thyme is native to the Mediterranean region, where it needs plenty of sun and arid soils. Therapeutic effects Organ involved: respiratory system Effects : Antibacterial, antifungal, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic, bronchospasymolytic, […]
Gingko
Reading Time: < 1 minute Scientific classification Name: Gingko Scientific name: Gingko biloba Kingdom: Plantae Sub-region: Tracheobionta Division: Gingkophyta Class: Gingkopsida Order: Gingkoales Family: Ginkgoaceae Genus: Gingko Habitat: Gingko grows wild in China. It was later introduced to Japan. Gingko leaves are harvested in autumn. Therapeutic effects Organ involved: Nervous system Effects: Anti-oxidant, regulates brain vascularisation and oxidation, bitter, […]
Green anise
Reading Time: < 1 minute Scientific Classification Name: Green Anise Scientific name: Pimpinella anisum Kingdom: Plantae Under reign: Tracheobionta Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Pimpinella Habitat: Anise grows in Southern Europe, South America and various other parts of the world and especially in Asia. This plant is actually native to the Asian continent, probably the Near East. […]
Birch
Reading Time: < 1 minute Scientific classification Name : Bouleau Scientific name : Betula pendula Kingdom : Plantae Under reign: Tracheobionta Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order : Fagales Family : Betulaceae Gender : Betula Habitat: It grows in Europe, Asia or even North America. In temperate climate, they can live up to 30-40 years. But further north, they can live up to […]
Milk Thistle
Reading Time: < 1 minute Phylogenetic classification Name : Milk thistle Latin name : Carduus marianus Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Silybum Species: Silybum marianum Habitat: Southern Europe, Western Asia, North Africa, Australia and North America. Therapeutic effect Organ involved: liver Effects: hepatoprotective, hepatic drainer, cholagogue, protects the liver, stimulates bile secretion. Indications: bellyache, […]