Although the Bible mentions the hyssop plant as a symbol of purity, it is likely to speak about another species…
According to Greek mythology, the elecampane plant grew from the tears of Helen, wife to Menelaus, King of Sparta, and…
The great Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, and author Pedanius Dioscorides devoted a long paragraph in the first chapter of his…
The cats foot plant evokes the smoothness of cats. Its flowers resemble the pad that covers the claws of such…
The horehound plant has been used since ancient times to treat respiratory system afflictions. In the first century A.C., the…
Both in infusion and in syrup, the maidenhair fern calms coughs provoked by throat irritation, and promote expectoration. Also, applied…
The magnificent silver fir tree could ideally be called "Doyen of the forests." It deserves attention for its excellent geometrical…
The licorice plant is an excellent antidote for those wanting to quit tobacco, partly due to its superb digestive and…
In the mid-19th century, the eucalyptus plant, which grows up to 100 m high, was brought to Europe and America…
The hedge hyssop plant was widely used in the Middle and Modern Ages because it was supposed to have multiple…