The prickly thistles of this plant protect the many valuable medicinal uses of the milk thistle plant. Many people, however,…
For centuries, the woodruff plant has been used in Northern European countries to make Maiwein (or May wine). This alcoholic…
The name of the fumitory plant could be derived from either of two facts. First, when the plant is cut…
You can get the many watercress benefits by eating healthy and cheap salads prepared from wild vegetables. Watercress combines well…
The Greek physician and botanist of the first century, Dioscorides, highlighted the knotweed benefits for people who coughed up blood…
Since ancient times, the North American Indians have known about horseweed's benefits for treating uterine bleeding and excessive menstruation. In…
The dry grounded leaves of the smartweed plant can be used as a substitute for white and black pepper, mainly…
Ancient sailors knew of sorrel health benefits because of its anti-scurvy properties. The plant's leaves are a true joy, with…
The ancient Greeks already knew about the butcher's broom's magical uses. This plant's true leaves are imperceptible scales that grow…
Along with the cornflower and the common plantain, the sweet clover plant has been known since ancient times as 'glass…