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Healing herbs, houseplants and toxic plants — with profiles, a seasonal calendar, a distribution map and verifiable sources.
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Aconitum napellus
(Aconitum napellus)
Aconitum napellus, monkshood, aconite, Venus' chariot or wolfsbane, is a species of highly toxic flowering plants in ...
Aesculus hippocastanum
(Aesculus hippocastanum)
Aesculus hippocastanum, the horse chestnut, is a species of flowering plant in the maple, soapberry and lychee family...
Aglaonema commutatum
(Aglaonema commutatum)
Aglaonema commutatum, the poison dart plant, is a species of flowering plant in the Chinese evergreen genus Aglaonema...
Agrimonia eupatoria
(Agrimonia eupatoria)
Agrimonia eupatoria is a species of agrimony that is often referred to as common agrimony, church steeples or stickle...
Alchemilla vulgaris
(Alchemilla vulgaris)
Alchemilla vulgaris, common name lady's mantle, is an herbaceous perennial plant in Europe and Greenland.
Alder buckthorn
(Frangula alnus)
A thornless shrub whose year-aged bark yields a gentle herbal laxative.
Allium ursinum
(Allium ursinum)
Allium ursinum, known as wild garlic, ramsons, cowleekes, cows's leek, cowleek, buckrams, broad-leaved garlic, wood g...
Aloe vera
(Aloe vera)
Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe.
Aloysia citrodora
(Aloysia citrodora)
Aloysia citrodora, lemon verbena, is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native to South ...
Althaea officinalis
(Althaea officinalis)
Althaea officinalis, the marsh mallow or marshmallow, is a species of flowering plant indigenous to Europe, Western A...
Anise
(Pimpinella anisum)
Sweet-aromatic seeds — promote digestion and loosen mucus.
Apium graveolens
(Apium graveolens)
Apium graveolens, known in English as celery, is an Old World species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.
Argentina anserina
(Potentilla anserina)
Argentina anserina is a perennial flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae.
Aristolochia clematitis
(Aristolochia clematitis)
Aristolochia clematitis, or European birthwort, is a twining herbaceous plant in the family Aristolochiaceae, which i...
Arnica
(Arnica montana)
Proven external treatment for bruises — not for internal use!
Artemisia vulgaris
(Artemisia vulgaris)
Artemisia vulgaris, commonly known as mugwort, common mugwort, or wormwood, is a species of flowering plant in the da...
Artichoke
(Cynara scolymus)
The artichoke is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as food.
Ashwagandha
(Withania somnifera)
An evergreen shrub from the Ayurvedic tradition whose root is studied as a so-called adaptogen, mainly for stress and sleep problems.
Asian ginseng
(Panax ginseng)
An East Asian root plant whose root is traditionally used as a strengthening tonic and whose main active compounds are the ginsenosides.
Atropa bella-donna
(Atropa belladonna)
Atropa bella-donna, commonly known as deadly nightshade or belladonna, is a toxic perennial herbaceous plant in the n...
Basil
(Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, also called great basil, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints).
Beetroot
(Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. conditiva)
Beetroot or beet is the taproot portion of a Beta vulgaris subsp.
Bellis perennis
(Bellis perennis)
Bellis perennis, the daisy, is a European species of the family Asteraceae, often considered the archetypal species o...
Betula pendula
(Betula pendula)
Betula pendula, commonly known as silver birch, warty birch, European white birch, or East Asian white birch, is a sp...
Bistorta officinalis
(Bistorta officinalis)
Bistorta officinalis, known as bistort, common bistort, European bistort, or meadow bistort, is a species of flowerin...
Black cohosh
(Actaea racemosa)
The black rhizome of a North American woodland plant with white flower spikes - traditionally used for menopausal complaints such as sweating, sleep disorders and nervous irritability, but carrying rare, serious liver warnings.
Black pepper
(Piper nigrum)
A tropical climbing vine whose dried fruits are used worldwide as the spice peppercorn and contain the pungent compound piperine.
Black_Spanish_radish
(Raphanus sativus var. niger)
Description for Black_Spanish_radish pending — see Wikipedia article.
Blackcurrant
(Ribes nigrum)
The blackcurrant, black currant or cassis is a deciduous shrub in the family Grossulariaceae grown for its edible ber...
Blond psyllium
(Plantago ovata)
The swelling seed husks from India - a gentle, EMA-recognised bulk-forming agent for chronic constipation and for conditions that call for a soft stool.
Blue gum eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus globulus)
An evergreen tree whose leaves and essential oil are traditionally used for colds and cough to ease the airways.
Boldo
(Peumus boldus)
An evergreen Chilean shrub whose aromatic leaves traditionally support digestion and the flow of bile.
Borage
(Borago officinalis)
Borage, also known as starflower, is an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae native to the Mediterr...
Broccoli
(Brassica oleracea var. italica)
Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves...
Brugmansia
(Brugmansia arborea)
Brugmansia is a genus of seven species of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae.
Brussels sprout
(Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)
The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages, grown for its edible buds.
Butcher's broom
(Ruscus aculeatus)
Evergreen spiny shrub with leaf-like shoots and red berries; its rhizome is traditionally used to support the veins in heavy, tired legs.
Butterbur
(Petasites hybridus)
A migraine preventive and antispasmodic – but only safe as a PA-free, standardized extract.
Buxus sempervirens
(Buxus sempervirens)
Buxus sempervirens, the common box, European box, or boxwood, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Buxus, nat...
Cabbage
(Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. alba)
Cabbage, comprising several cultivars of Brassica oleracea, is a leafy green, red (purple), or white biennial plant g...
Calendula officinalis
(Calendula officinalis)
Calendula officinalis, Mary's gold, common marigold, the pot marigold, Scotch marigold, or ruddles, is a flowering pl...
California poppy
(Eschscholzia californica)
Brilliant orange poppy from California — not an opium plant: it contains no morphine. The aerial herb is traditionally used to relieve mild mental stress and tension and to aid sleep.
Capsella bursa-pastoris
(Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Capsella bursa-pastoris, commonly known as shepherd's purse or lady's purse, is a small flowering plant in the mustar...
Capsicum annuum
(Capsicum annuum)
Capsicum annuum is a flowering plant in the family Solanaceae (nightshades), native to the northern regions of South ...
Capsicum chinense
(Capsicum chinense)
Capsicum chinense, commonly known as a "habanero-type pepper", is a species of chili pepper native to the Americas.
Caraway
(Carum carvi)
Caraway, also known as meridian fennel, is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe, a...
Carpinus betulus
(Carpinus betulus)
Carpinus betulus, the European or common hornbeam, is a species of tree in the birch family Betulaceae, native to Wes...
Carrot
(Daucus carota subsp. sativus)
The carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange in colour, though heirloom variants including white, yellow, red, pu...
Cauliflower
(Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Cauliflower is a vegetable belonging to the species Brassica oleracea in the family Brassicaceae.
Celeriac
(Apium graveolens var. rapaceum)
Celeriac, also called celery root, knob celery, and turnip-rooted celery, is a group of cultivars of Apium graveolens...
Centaurea cyanus
(Centaurea cyanus)
Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor's button, is an annual flowering plant in the family Aster...
Chard
(Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. cicla)
Chard is a green leafy vegetable.
Chaste tree
(Vitex agnus-castus)
A symbol of chastity since antiquity — today an evidence-based women's remedy for premenstrual syndrome.
Chicory
(Cichorium intybus)
Common chicory is a somewhat woody, perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flo...
Chives
(Allium schoenoprasum)
Chives is a species in the genus Allium — mild-flavoured culinary herb with edible purple flowers.
Chlorophytum comosum
(Chlorophytum comosum)
Chlorophytum comosum, usually called spider plant or common spider plant due to its spider-like look, also known as s...
Cinnamomum verum
(Cinnamomum verum)
Cinnamomum verum, also known as true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family La...
Clove
(Syzygium aromaticum)
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum.
Colchicum autumnale
(Colchicum autumnale)
Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus, meadow saffron, naked boys or naked ladies, is a toxic autumn-b...
Coleus barbatus
(Plectranthus barbatus)
Coleus barbatus, also known by the synonyms Plectranthus barbatus and incorrectly Coleus forskalaei, is a tropical pe...
Coleus comosus
(Plectranthus caninus)
Coleus comosus, synonym Plectranthus ornatus, is a flowering plant from the mint family Lamiaceae, native to eastern ...
Common centaury
(Centaurium erythraea)
A delicate, pink-starred meadow herb that ranks among Europe's most bitter plants — a classic traditional remedy for sluggish digestion and poor appetite.
Common chickweed
(Stellaria media)
The vitamin-rich wild green that grows almost all year and has long soothed itchy skin.
Common fumitory
(Fumaria officinalis)
The delicate field herb said since antiquity to stimulate bile flow and ease digestion.
Common rue
(Ruta graveolens)
An ancient protective and medicinal herb with a pungent scent – today only of historical interest because it is toxic and phototoxic.
Conium maculatum
(Conium maculatum)
Conium maculatum, commonly known as hemlock or poison hemlock, is a highly poisonous flowering plant and a nitrophile...
Coriander
(Coriandrum sativum)
Coriander, or Coriandrum sativum, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae.
Cornus mas
(Cornus mas)
Cornelian cherry, also known as the European cornel, is a species of shrub or small tree in the dogwood family Cornac...
Couch grass
(Elymus repens)
Perennial wild grass with aggressive white runners - a stubborn garden weed, yet its washed rhizome is a mild traditional remedy for flushing the urinary tract.
Cowbane
(Cicuta virosa)
One of the deadliest plants in Europe — a single bite of the root tuber can trigger violent cicutoxin-driven convulsions.
Cranberry
(Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Bright red bog berry from North America: cranberry juice and extract are used to help prevent recurrent bladder infections - the benefit is documented, but modest and not the same for everyone.
Crataegus monogyna
(Crataegus monogyna)
Crataegus monogyna, known as common hawthorn, whitethorn, one-seed hawthorn, or single-seeded hawthorn, is a species ...
Cucumber
(Cucumis sativus)
The cucumber is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the family Cucurbitaceae that bears cylindrical to spheric...
Cucurbita pepo
(Cucurbita pepo)
Cucurbita pepo is a cultivated plant of the genus Cucurbita.
Cumin
(Cuminum cyminum)
Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the Irano-Turanian Region.
Cyclamen persicum
(Cyclamen persicum)
Cyclamen persicum, the Persian cyclamen, is a species of flowering herbaceous perennial plant growing from a tuber, n...
Cymbopogon citratus
(Cymbopogon citratus)
Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, is a tropical plant native to S...
Daphne mezereum
(Daphne mezereum)
Daphne mezereum, the mezereon, is a species of Daphne in the flowering plant family Thymelaeaceae, native to most of ...
Datura stramonium
(Datura stramonium)
Datura stramonium, known by the common names thornapple, jimsonweed, or devil's trumpet, is a poisonous flowering pla...
Devil's claw
(Harpagophytum procumbens)
Kalahari tuber with a bitter claw: harpagoside from the secondary storage root is traditionally used for minor joint pain and digestive complaints.
Dieffenbachia
(Dieffenbachia seguine)
Dieffenbachia, commonly known as dumb cane or leopard lily, is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Ara...
Dill
(Anethum graveolens)
Dill is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae.
Dipsacus fullonum
(Dipsacus fullonum)
Dipsacus fullonum, syn.
Downy hemp-nettle
(Galeopsis segetum)
An inconspicuous yellow-flowered arable herb whose silica-rich aerial parts were once used as a gentle cough remedy for mild respiratory catarrh.
Dracaena fragrans
(Dracaena fragrans)
Dracaena fragrans, is a flowering plant species that is native to tropical Africa, from Sudan south to Mozambique, we...
Dracaena trifasciata
(Dracaena trifasciata)
Dracaena trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from ...
Echinacea purpurea
(Echinacea purpurea)
Echinacea purpurea, the eastern purple coneflower, purple coneflower, hedgehog coneflower, or Echinacea, is a North A...
Echte_Katzenminze
(Nepeta cataria)
Description for Echte_Katzenminze pending — see Wikipedia article.
Eggplant
(Solanum melongena)
Eggplant, aubergine, brinjal, or baigan is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae.
Elecampane
(Inula helenium)
Bitter-aromatic root — classical tea for cough and bronchitis.
Eleuthero
(Eleutherococcus senticosus)
The spiny root-shrub of the Siberian taiga - a classic adaptogen recognised by the EMA in traditional use for symptoms of asthenia such as tiredness and weakness.
Epipremnum aureum
(Epipremnum aureum)
Epipremnum aureum is a species in the arum family Araceae, native to Mo'orea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia.
Eruca sativa
(Eruca sativa)
Eruca sativa is an edible annual plant in the family Brassicaceae.
Euonymus europaeus
(Euonymus europaeus)
Euonymus europaeus, the spindle, European spindle, or common spindle, is a species of flowering plant in the family C...
Eyebright
(Euphrasia officinalis)
Traditional tea and eye-bath for irritated eyes.
Fagus sylvatica
(Fagus sylvatica)
Fagus sylvatica, the European beech or common beech, is a large deciduous tree in the beech family with smooth silver...
Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family.
Fenugreek
(Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Fenugreek is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets.
Ficus elastica
(Ficus elastica)
Ficus elastica, the rubber fig, rubber bush, rubber tree, rubber plant, or Indian rubber bush, Indian rubber tree, or...
Fiddle-leaf fig
(Ficus lyrata)
The fiddle-leaf fig captivates with its enormous, violin-shaped leaves and has been one of the trendiest houseplants in recent years.
Field Horsetail
(Equisetum arvense)
Rich in silica — traditional tea for kidneys and connective tissue.
Filipendula ulmaria
(Filipendula ulmaria)
Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as meadowsweet or mead wort, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Rosace...
Flamingo flower
(Anthurium andraeanum)
The flamingo flower delights with its bright red, waxy-shiny spathes and, with good care, blooms for nearly the entire year.
Flax
(Linum usitatissimum)
The mucilage-rich seeds swell into a gel in the gut — a gentle, well-documented remedy for constipation.
Foxglove
(Digitalis purpurea)
A striking woodland plant whose heart-acting glycosides shaped modern cardiology – yet which is deadly poisonous.
Fragaria vesca
(Fragaria vesca)
Fragaria vesca, commonly called the woodland strawberry, Alpine strawberry, wild strawberry, Carpathian strawberry or...
Fraxinus excelsior
(Fraxinus excelsior)
Fraxinus excelsior, known as the ash, or European ash or common ash to distinguish it from other types of ash, is a f...
Galium aparine
(Galium aparine)
Galium aparine, with common names including cleavers, clivers, catchweed, robin-run-the-hedge, goosegrass, and sticky...
Galium odoratum
(Galium odoratum)
Galium odoratum, the sweet woodruff or sweetscented bedstraw, is a flowering perennial plant in the family Rubiaceae,...
Garden angelica
(Angelica archangelica)
The "root of the angels" — a stately aromatic herb prized for digestion and bitter liqueurs.
Garlic
(Allium sativum)
Garlic is a species of bulbous flowering plants in the genus Allium.
Gentiana lutea
(Gentiana lutea)
Gentiana lutea, the great yellow gentian, is a species of gentian native to the mountains of central and southern Eur...
Geum urbanum
(Geum urbanum)
Geum urbanum, also known as wood avens, herb Bennet, colewort, clove root and St.
Ginger
(Zingiber officinale)
Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine.
Ginkgo biloba
(Ginkgo biloba)
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo, also known as the maidenhair tree, and often misspelled "gingko" is a specie...
Glechoma hederacea
(Glechoma hederacea)
Glechoma hederacea is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae.
Goldfruchtpalme
(Dypsis lutescens)
Description for Goldfruchtpalme pending — see Wikipedia article.
Gotu kola
(Centella asiatica)
A creeping tiger grass from the wetlands of Asia: the triterpene saponins asiaticoside and madecassoside make this herb a traditional remedy for minor wounds and skin irritation, with standardised extract for heavy legs.
Grapevine (red vine)
(Vitis vinifera)
The red autumn leaf of the grapevine strengthens the veins - recognised for chronic venous insufficiency with heavy, tired legs.
Great mullein, Common mullein
(Verbascum thapsus L.)
The woolly-haired mullein provides soothing flowers traditionally valued as a mild cough tea for colds and a scratchy throat.
Greater celandine
(Chelidonium majus)
An old wart remedy with yellow-orange latex – but internally hepatotoxic and to be treated with caution.
Greater plantain
(Plantago major)
The trample-tough wayside herb with broad leaves - a traditional first-aid leaf for insect bites and minor wounds.
Green cardamom
(Elettaria cardamomum)
Aromatic spice from southern India whose seeds are traditionally used to support digestion.
Ground elder
(Aegopodium podagraria)
A carrot-and-parsley-scented wild vegetable with a triangular stalk, traditionally used against gout and rheumatism.
Hamamelis virginiana
(Hamamelis virginiana)
Hamamelis virginiana, known as witch-hazel, common witch-hazel, American witch-hazel and beadwood, is a species of fl...
Hedera helix
(Hedera helix)
Hedera helix, simply ivy, or common ivy, English ivy, European ivy, King's choice ivy, is a species of flowering plan...
Helleborus niger
(Helleborus niger)
Helleborus niger, commonly called Christmas rose or black hellebore, is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the...
Herb Robert
(Geranium robertianum)
The pungent, tannin-rich wild herb of hedgerows and walls, a long-standing folk remedy for diarrhoea and wounds.
Hippeastrum
(Hippeastrum vittatum)
Hippeastrum is a genus of 116 species, and over 600 hybrids and cultivars, of perennial, herbaceous and bulbous plant...
Houttuynia cordata
(Houttuynia cordata)
Houttuynia cordata, also known as fish mint, fish leaf, rainbow plant, chameleon plant, heart leaf, fish wort, or Chi...
Humulus lupulus
(Humulus lupulus)
Humulus lupulus, the common hop or hops, is a species of flowering plant in the hemp family, Cannabaceae.
Hyacinthus orientalis
(Hyacinthus orientalis)
Hyacinthus orientalis, the common hyacinth, garden hyacinth or Dutch hyacinth, is a species of flowering plant in the...
Hyoscyamus niger
(Hyoscyamus niger)
Henbane is a poisonous plant belonging to tribe Hyoscyameae of the nightshade family Solanaceae.
Hypericum perforatum
(Hypericum perforatum)
Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St.
Hyssopus officinalis
(Hyssopus officinalis)
Hyssopus officinalis or hyssop is a shrub in the Lamiaceae or mint family native to Southern Europe, the Middle East,...
Iceland moss
(Cetraria islandica)
A lichen, not a moss: its mucilage-rich yet bitter thallus is an EMA-recognised traditional remedy for soothing irritation of the mouth and throat, for dry irritating cough and for temporary loss of appetite.
Ilex aquifolium
(Ilex aquifolium)
Ilex aquifolium, the holly, common holly, English holly, European holly, or occasionally Christmas holly, is a specie...
Indian frankincense
(Boswellia serrata)
The aromatic bark resin of the Indian salai tree - its boswellic acids are studied in standardised extracts for osteoarthritis and inflammatory joint complaints. An ancient incense resin with modern but still limited clinical evidence.
Java tea (Cat's whiskers)
(Orthosiphon aristatus)
Tropical mint-family herb with long, whisker-like stamens; the leaf is drunk as Java tea to flush the urinary tract.
Juglans regia
(Juglans regia)
Juglans regia, known by various common names including the common walnut, English walnut, or Persian walnut amongst o...
Juniperus communis
(Juniperus communis)
Juniperus communis, the common juniper, is a species of small tree or shrub in the cypress family Cupressaceae.
Kohlrabi
(Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)
Kohlrabi, also called German turnip or turnip cabbage, is a biennial vegetable, a low, stout cultivar of wild cabbage.
Laburnum anagyroides
(Laburnum anagyroides)
Laburnum anagyroides, the common laburnum, golden chain or golden rain, is a species of flowering plant in the subfam...
Laurus nobilis
(Laurus nobilis)
Laurus nobilis is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous (smooth) leaves.
Lavandula angustifolia
(Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavandula angustifolia, formerly L.
Leek
(Allium porrum)
A leek is a biennial vegetable, a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum, the broadleaf wild leek.
Lemon balm
(Melissa officinalis)
Lemon balm is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family.
Lettuce
(Lactuca sativa var. capitata)
Lettuce is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae mostly grown as a leaf vegetable.
Lettuce
(Lactuca sativa var. crispa)
Lettuce is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae mostly grown as a leaf vegetable.
Ligustrum vulgare
(Ligustrum vulgare)
Ligustrum vulgare is a species of Ligustrum native to central and southern Europe, north Africa and southwestern Asia...
Lily of the valley
(Convallaria majalis)
Lily-of-the-valley, also written as lily of the valley, is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented, pendent, ...
Liquorice
(Glycyrrhiza glabra)
The sweet root is a traditional remedy for cough and stomach complaints — but because of its glycyrrhizin only for short-term use.
Lovage
(Levisticum officinale)
Lovage is a perennial plant, the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae.
Lythrum salicaria
(Lythrum salicaria)
Lythrum salicaria or purple-loosestrife is a flowering plant belonging to the family Lythraceae.
Maize
(Zea mays)
Maize, also known as corn in North American English, is a tall stout grass that produces cereal grain.
Malva sylvestris
(Malva sylvestris)
Malva sylvestris is a species of the mallow genus Malva, of which it the type species.
Mandragora officinarum
(Mandragora officinarum)
Mandragora officinarum is the type species of the plant genus Mandragora in the nightshade family Solanaceae.
Matricaria chamomilla
(Matricaria chamomilla)
Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as chamomile, German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile (kamilla), wild chamomile, ...
Melilotus officinalis
(Melilotus officinalis)
Melilotus officinalis, known as sweet yellow clover, yellow melilot, ribbed melilot and common melilot, is a species ...
Mentha × villosa
(Mentha × villosa)
Mentha × villosa also known as hairy mint or mojito mint is a hybrid species of mint, a cross between Mentha spicata ...
Menyanthes
(Menyanthes trifoliata)
Menyanthes is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Menyanthaceae containing the single species Menyant...
Mercurialis annua
(Mercurialis annua)
Mercurialis annua, annual mercury, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae.
Moringa
(Moringa oleifera)
Fast-growing tropical tree whose nutrient-rich leaves are widely marketed as a supplement, though human evidence remains limited.
Motherwort
(Leonurus cardiaca)
A calming companion for the nervous heart — the traditional "motherwort" of the mint family.
Myrrh
(Commiphora myrrha)
The reddish-brown oleo-gum-resin of a thorny desert tree - prized since antiquity as incense and a remedy for wounds.
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
(Narcissus pseudonarcissus)
Narcissus pseudonarcissus, commonly named the wild daffodil or Lent lily, is a perennial flowering plant.
Nephrolepis exaltata
(Nephrolepis exaltata)
Nephrolepis exaltata, known as the sword fern or Boston fern, is a species of fern in the family Nephrolepidaceae.
Nerium
(Nerium oleander)
Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander, rose laurel, be-still tree or rosebay, is a shrub or small tree cultivat...
Oat
(Avena sativa)
The oat, sometimes called the common oat, is a species of cereal grass (Avena) grown for fodder and for its seed, whi...
Ocimum tenuiflorum
(Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as tulasi, tulsi, or holy basil, is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lami...
Oenothera biennis
(Oenothera biennis)
Oenothera biennis, the common evening-primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae, native to e...
Olive
(Olea europaea)
The olive is a species of subtropical evergreen tree in the family Oleaceae.
Onion
(Allium cepa)
The onion, also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of...
Ononis spinosa
(Ononis spinosa)
Ononis spinosa is a flowering plant belonging to the family Fabaceae, that is commonly known as spiny restharrow or j...
Oregano
(Origanum vulgare)
Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.
Ouret lanata
(Aerva lanata)
Ouret lanata, the mountain knotgrass, is a woody, prostrate or succulent, perennial herb in the family Amaranthaceae,...
Papaver rhoeas
(Papaver rhoeas)
Papaver rhoeas, with common names including common poppy, corn poppy, corn rose, field poppy, Flanders poppy, red pop...
Parsley
(Petroselinum crispum)
Parsley, or garden parsley, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is native to the Balkans.
Parsley
(Petroselinum crispum subsp. tuberosum)
Parsley, or garden parsley, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is native to the Balkans.
Parsnip
(Pastinaca sativa)
The parsnip is a root vegetable closely related to carrot and parsley, all belonging to the flowering plant family Ap...
Passionflower
(Passiflora incarnata)
An exotic American beauty whose herb gently calms nervous restlessness and helps you drift off to sleep.
Pea
(Pisum sativum subsp. sativum)
Pea is a pulse or fodder crop, but the word often refers to the seed or sometimes the pod of this flowering plant spe...
Pelargonium 'citrosum'
(Pelargonium citrosum)
Pelargonium 'citrosum' is a perennial subshrub with fragrant leaves that are reminiscent of citronella.
Pelargonium graveolens
(Pelargonium graveolens)
Pelargonium graveolens is a Pelargonium species native to the Cape Provinces and the Northern Provinces of South Afri...
Pelargonium odoratissimum
(Pelargonium odoratissimum)
Pelargonium odoratissimum is a pelargonium species native to South Africa.
Peppermint
(Mentha × piperita)
Peppermint is a hybrid species of mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint.
Phalaenopsis
(Phalaenopsis spp.)
Phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids, is a genus of about seventy species of plants in the family Orchidaceae.
Phaseolus vulgaris
(Phaseolus vulgaris var. nanus)
Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is a herbaceous annual plant.
Phaseolus vulgaris
(Phaseolus vulgaris var. vulgaris)
Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is a herbaceous annual plant.
Philodendron
(Philodendron hederaceum)
Philodendron is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae.
Picea abies
(Picea abies)
Picea abies, the Norway spruce, Norway fir or European spruce, is a species of spruce native to Northern, Central and...
Pinus sylvestris
(Pinus sylvestris)
Pinus sylvestris is a species of tree in the pine family Pinaceae that is native to Eurasia.
Plantago lanceolata
(Plantago lanceolata)
Plantago lanceolata is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae.
Poinsettia
(Euphorbia pulcherrima)
The poinsettia is a commercially important flowering plant species of the diverse spurge family Euphorbiaceae.
Populus tremula
(Populus tremula)
Populus tremula is a species of poplar native to cool temperate regions of the Old World.
Potato
(Solanum tuberosum)
The potato is a starchy tuberous vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of ...
Primula veris
(Primula veris)
Primula veris, the cowslip, common cowslip, or cowslip primrose, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the pri...
Prunus laurocerasus
(Prunus laurocerasus)
Prunus laurocerasus, also known as cherry laurel, common laurel and sometimes English laurel in North America, is an ...
Prunus spinosa
(Prunus spinosa)
Prunus spinosa, called blackthorn or sloe, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae.
Pulmonaria officinalis
(Pulmonaria officinalis)
Pulmonaria officinalis, common names lungwort, common lungwort, Mary's tears or Our Lady's milk drops, is a herbaceou...
Pulsatilla vulgaris
(Pulsatilla vulgaris)
Pulsatilla vulgaris, the pasqueflower, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculace...
Quercus robur
(Quercus robur)
Quercus robur, pedunculate oak, or English oak, is a species of flowering plant in the beech and oak family, Fagaceae.
Quince
(Cydonia oblonga)
The quince is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the Malinae subtribe of the Rosaceae family.
Radish
(Raphanus sativus var. sativus)
The radish is a flowering plant in the mustard family, Brassicaceae.
Red cabbage
(Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. rubra)
The red cabbage is a kind of cabbage, also known as Blaukraut after preparation.
Rhatany
(Krameria lappacea)
The tannin-rich red Andean root - a classic astringent for inflammation of the mouth and gums.
Rhododendron ponticum
(Rhododendron ponticum)
Rhododendron ponticum, called common rhododendron or pontic rhododendron, is a species of flowering plant in the Rhod...
Rhubarb
(Rheum rhabarbarum)
Rhubarb — perennial knotweed plant with tart stalks. IMPORTANT: leaves are toxic due to oxalic acid, only stalks are edible.
Ricinus
(Ricinus communis)
Ricinus communis, the castor bean or castor oil plant, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family...
Robinia pseudoacacia
(Robinia pseudoacacia)
Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known as black locust, is a medium-sized hardwood deciduous tree, belonging to the tri...
Rosa canina
(Rosa canina)
Rosa canina, the dog rose, is a variable climbing, wild rose species native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western ...
Roselle
(Hibiscus sabdariffa)
The fleshy calyces of this mallow plant make the tart, ruby-red hibiscus tea, which has shown a mild blood-pressure-lowering effect in studies.
Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis)
Salvia rosmarinus, synonym Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, n...
Roseroot (Golden root, Arctic root)
(Rhodiola rosea)
Arctic-alpine succulent with a rose-scented rootstock – a traditional adaptogen used for temporary stress symptoms such as fatigue and weakness.
Rubus fruticosus
(Rubus fruticosus)
Rubus fruticosus L.
Salix alba
(Salix alba)
Salix alba, the white willow, is a species of willow native to Europe and western and Central Asia.
Salvia elegans
(Salvia elegans)
Salvia elegans is a perennial shrub native to Mexico.
Salvia officinalis
(Salvia officinalis)
Salvia officinalis, common sage or sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and bl...
Sambucus nigra
(Sambucus nigra)
Sambucus nigra is a species complex of flowering plants in the family Viburnaceae native to most of Europe.
Sanguisorba officinalis
(Sanguisorba officinalis)
Sanguisorba officinalis, commonly known as great burnet, is a plant in the family Rosaceae, subfamily Rosoideae.
Savoy cabbage
(Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. sabauda)
Savoy cabbage is a variety or cultivar group of the plant species Brassica oleracea.
Sea buckthorn
(Hippophae rhamnoides)
Sea-buckthorn, also known as sea buckthorn, sandthorn, sallowthorn or seaberry, is a species of flowering plant in th...
Sempervivum tectorum
(Sempervivum tectorum)
Sempervivum tectorum, the common houseleek, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the...
Senna
(Senna alexandrina)
A heat-loving shrub whose leaves and pods have provided a proven herbal laxative since the Middle Ages.
Silybum marianum
(Silybum marianum)
Silybum marianum is a species of thistle.
Snap pea
(Pisum sativum convar. saccharatum)
The snap pea, also known as the sugar snap pea, is an edible-pod pea with rounded pods and thick pod walls, in contra...
Solidago virgaurea
(Solidago virgaurea)
Solidago virgaurea, the European goldenrod or woundwort, is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae.
Sorbus aucuparia
(Sorbus aucuparia)
Sorbus aucuparia, commonly called rowan and mountain-ash, is a species of deciduous tree or shrub in the rose family.
South African geranium (Umckaloabo)
(Pelargonium sidoides)
South African geranium with dark red flowers – its root yields the Umckaloabo extract EPs 7630, used traditionally to ease common cold symptoms.
Spathiphyllum wallisii
(Spathiphyllum wallisii)
Spathiphyllum wallisii, commonly known as peace lily, white sails, or spathe flower, is a very popular indoor house p...
Spearmint
(Mentha spicata)
Spearmint, also known as garden mint, common mint, lamb mint and mackerel mint, is native to Europe and southern temp...
Spinach
(Spinacia oleracea)
Spinach is a leafy green flowering plant native to Central and Western Asia.
Stevia rebaudiana
(Stevia rebaudiana)
Stevia rebaudiana is a plant species in the genus Stevia of the family Asteraceae.
Summer savory
(Satureja hortensis)
Summer savory is among the best known of the savory genus.
Sweet chestnut
(Castanea sativa)
The sweet chestnut, also known as the Spanish chestnut or European chestnut, is a species of tree in the family Fagac...
Swiss cheese plant
(Monstera deliciosa)
The Swiss cheese plant impresses with its large, distinctively perforated leaves and is one of the most popular tropical houseplants.
Symphoricarpos albus
(Symphoricarpos albus)
Symphoricarpos albus is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family known by the common name common snowbe...
Symphytum officinale
(Symphytum officinale)
Symphytum officinale is a perennial flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae.
Tagetes patula
(Tagetes patula)
Tagetes patula, the French marigold, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Mexico and G...
Tanacetum parthenium
(Tanacetum parthenium)
Tanacetum parthenium, known as feverfew, is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae.
Taraxacum officinale
(Taraxacum officinale)
Taraxacum officinale, the dandelion or common dandelion, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy famil...
Tarragon
(Artemisia dracunculus)
Tarragon, also known as estragon, is a species of perennial herb in the family Asteraceae.
Taxus baccata
(Taxus baccata)
Taxus baccata is an Old World species of evergreen tree in the family Taxaceae.
Tea plant
(Camellia sinensis)
Evergreen shrub whose leaves yield green, black and white tea.
Thuja occidentalis
(Thuja occidentalis)
Thuja occidentalis, also known as northern white-cedar, eastern white-cedar, or arborvitae, is an evergreen coniferou...
Thymus vulgaris
(Thymus vulgaris)
Thymus vulgaris is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.
Tilia cordata
(Tilia cordata)
Tilia cordata, the small-leaved lime or small-leaved linden, is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae, native to ...
Tilia platyphyllos
(Tilia platyphyllos)
Tilia platyphyllos, the large-leaved lime, broad-leaved lime, or large-leaved linden, is a species of flowering plant...
Tomato
(Solanum lycopersicum)
The tomato is a plant whose fruit is an edible berry that is eaten as a vegetable.
Tormentil
(Potentilla erecta)
A modest meadow plant with a blood-red root — a classic tannin remedy for diarrhoea and sore mouths.
Tropaeolum majus
(Tropaeolum majus)
Tropaeolum majus, the garden nasturtium, nasturtium, Indian cress or monk's cress, is a species of flowering plant in...
Tulipa gesneriana
(Tulipa gesneriana)
Tulipa gesneriana, the Didier's tulip or garden tulip, is a species of plant in the lily family, cultivated as an orn...
Turmeric
(Curcuma longa)
Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, is a flowering plant in the ginger family Zingiberaceae.
Tussilago
(Tussilago farfara)
Tussilago farfara, commonly known as coltsfoot, is a plant in the tribe Senecioneae in the family Asteraceae, native ...
Ulmus minor
(Ulmus minor)
Ulmus minor Mill., the field elm, is by far the most polymorphic of the European species, although its taxonomy remai...
Umbrella sedge
(Cyperus alternifolius)
A marsh plant of the sedge family, grown as an ornamental umbrella-shaped houseplant.
Urtica dioica
(Urtica dioica)
Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, burn nettle, stinging nettle, nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger, ...
Vaccinium myrtillus
(Vaccinium myrtillus)
Vaccinium myrtillus is a holarctic species of shrub with edible fruit of blue color, known by the common names bilber...
Valerian (herb)
(Valeriana officinalis)
Valerian is an herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to Europe and southwestern A...
Vanilla planifolia
(Vanilla planifolia)
Vanilla planifolia is a species of vanilla orchid native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Brazil.
Veratrum album
(Veratrum album)
Veratrum album, the false helleborine, white hellebore, European white hellebore, or white veratrum is a poisonous pl...
Verbascum densiflorum
(Verbascum densiflorum)
Verbascum densiflorum, also known as denseflower mullein and dense-flowered mullein, is a species of plant in the fig...
Verbena officinalis
(Verbena officinalis)
Verbena officinalis, the common vervain or common verbena, is a perennial herb native to Europe.
Veronica officinalis
(Veronica officinalis)
Veronica officinalis, the heath speedwell, common gypsyweed, common speedwell, or Paul's betony, is a species of flow...
Vinca minor
(Vinca minor)
Vinca minor is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, native to central and southern Europe.
Viola tricolor
(Viola tricolor)
Viola tricolor is a common European wild flower, growing as an annual or short-lived perennial.
Viscum album
(Viscum album)
Viscum album is a species of mistletoe in the family Santalaceae, commonly called European mistletoe, common mistleto...
White deadnettle
(Lamium album)
The gentle sister of the stinging nettle: white blooms long valued for soothing irritated mucous membranes.
White Horehound
(Marrubium vulgare)
Classical cough tea — medicinal plant of the year 2018.
Wormwood
(Artemisia absinthium)
One of the most bitter medicinal herbs — a classic digestive bitter, with thujone-related caution rooted in its absinthe history.
Yarrow
(Achillea millefolium)
Bitter compounds for digestion, traditionally also used for wound care.
Zamioculcas
(Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
Zamioculcas is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, containing the single species Zamioculcas zamiifolia.
Zucchini
(Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo convar. giromontiina)
Zucchini, courgette, or Cucurbita pepo var.