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Calendula is an annual or region and to Iran , it grows around 60cm tall and has branched leafy stems. It has large bright yellow/orange single or double daisy flowers pot marigolds are in bloom at the start of most months of the year 

Caraway is a biennial plant that is apart of the Apiaceae family and is grown in Europe and parts of Western Asia

Chervil is a fragile biennial herb that is generally an annual plant and is a member of the parsley family. The stems are brittle and has a fine fern-like foliage with a subtle aniseed flavour. The flowers are white followed by longish narrowed seeds which are borne in umbels in summer, it is also associated with Easter because its aroma is similar to that of myrrh 

Cultivation

Chervil is grown in The Mediterranean and western Asia...

Aloe is mildly spiky and succulent which grows as a rosette and originates most probably from North Africa. Clumps grow to around 60cm tall with leaves that are grey green and striated with pale markings that are very thick and fleshy,  they contain a clear, gel-like substance when cut or broken. It has yellow tubular flowers in summer and is a member of the lily family. 

Cultivation

easily propagated from cuttings from an established...

 

The colour is deeper if harvested later in autumn, and paler if harvested earlier. in France these are combined with ordinary tea to make an aromatic brew it is a perennial plant and can grow to around 80cm tall, it has narrow, pointed, deeply serrated leaves. Slender spikes of yellow flowers are borne in summer then followed by burr-like seed capsules. The flowers and foliage have a slightly apricot smell, but other species such as A. procera are more fragrant....

The Chaste Tree or Monk’s Pepper is a pretty deciduous small tree and belongs to the Verbena family and comes from the Mediterranean areas and areas of western Asia. It will grow to be around 4m tall and has attractive marijuana-like leaves. Masses of violet, blue or white flower spikes are borne in summer which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.The flowers are followed by hard brown to black fruits containing 4 seeds. The fruit is...

Comfrey is a clump-forming perennial and grows to 1.2 m tall, with large hairy leaves on strong stems and is a member of the Borage family. The rhizome sends up tall stalks bearing small clusters of tubular flowers in colours ranging from purple to pale yellow/white. The dark green colour of the leaves indicates the richness of chlorophyll with a molecular structure closely resembling our blood. Chlorophyll acts as a catalyst, to promote healing within the body of man...

Anise originates from Egypt and the Middle East as an annual herb, growing to around 50cm and has been in use since the fourteenth century. It has new leaves that are rounded and older leaves are deeply serrated and feathery with stems that are grooved and brittle. White flattened flower umbels appear in summer and followed by small seeds (aniseed) which is the true taste of licorice its oils are distilled into the flavoring for licorice candy ( the licorice herb...

Echinacea is a very popular herbal remedy, but its full potential is not completely known by many in the medical profession. For hundreds of years, Echinacea was used by numerous cultures to promote better health.

Echinacea, sometimes called coneflower, is a wildflower that flourishes in meadows or wet valleys in the Midwestern United States. Echinacea is most famous for its medicinal properties, but it is also common in gardens since it has striking purple...

Chinese legend says that over four thousand years ago, green tea was accidentally discovered. Today green tea is used to treat problems including depression, headaches, gastrointestinal disorders, aches, and pains. It is also used to boost the immune system, to prolong life, to detoxify, and to provide energy.

Green Tea for Health and Long Life

Teas generally all come from the tea plant; what causes each tea to differ is how it is prepared. Green tea...

Licorice was used historically to treat the skin and coughs. It is also used to treat constipation, bronchitis, inflammation, and arthritis. Licorice may be prescribed by health care providers to treat adrenocortical insufficiency, peptic ulcer, and chronic gastritis.

Glycyrrhizin, a glycoside, makes up almost 8% of the licorice plant. These chemical compounds could have positive effects on the body. Two enzymes that break down prostaglandin E (PGE) are stopped...

Native to the Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Gabon, this tall and possibly endangered evergreen provides a wide variety of medicinal benefits. The bark of the yohimbe was used originally to treat problems including leprosy, fever, and coughs by West Africans. It has also been used to...

Saw palmetto grows in areas of southern Europe, Africa, and in coastal regions of the American southeast. This small palm tree produces white flowers in the spring and summer. The tree’s fruit is olive-sized and forms in clusters. When ripe, the fruit becomes dark blue. The fruit is used for medicinal purposes after being dried. Plant sterols and fatty acids are two of the compounds found in the plant.

Saw palmetto is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia...

Reishi mushrooms grow in the coastal areas of China and are cultivated in Taiwan, Korea, North America, and Japan. It is referred to as the “herb of spiritual potency”, or hing zhi. They are found on fallen tree stumps and decomposing logs. There are six varieties of color, but red mushrooms are used primarily in Asia and North America. Medicinal benefits come from the fruiting part of the mushroom.

Reishi is used to treat asthma, coughs, weakness and...

Introduction to Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. It has many applications, and has been used by Native Americans and Africans to treat inflammation, fevers, and to protect against infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the immune system, improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.

Ashwagandha is a shrub that flourishes in India and North America. The roots of the ashwagandha plant have been...

Garlic is grown in many areas throughout the world and is considered by herbalists to be one of the most essential and useful herbs used for medicinal purposes. Various cultures have benefited from using garlic in medicines and foods for centuries.

The Miracle of Garlic

Garlic has been used for many years to prevent health problems including colds, flu, menstrual pain, high blood pressure, coughs, gastrointestinal problems, atherosclerosis, and bronchitis....

Trichosanthes also known as Gua Lou, Chinese Snake Gourd, Compound Q, Gua Lou, Gua-Lou, Trichosanthes, Trichosanthes Fruit Peel and Trichosanthes kirilowii.

 

Health Benefits and Treatments of Trichosanthes

• Soothes coughing
• Reduces Fever, Swelling, Tumors and...

• Small tree or shrub
• About 1.5m High
• Glabrous or branches sparsely hairy, later smooth and shiny.

 

Health Benefits and Treatments of Wikstroemia

• Has a laxative effect
• Treats Asthma