Uva Ursi

by Jyll Renee UVA URSI Botanical name:  arctostaphylos uva-ursi Common name:  Bearberry, Kinnikinnick, Mountain cranberry, Rockberry  Habitat:  The uva ursi plant is found in colder, northern climates.  It has red flowers  Info:  Uva ursi also known as bearberry because bears like eating the fruit, has been used medicinally since the 2nd century. Native Americans used [...]

Nettles

by Jyll Renee NETTLES (Stinging Nettles) Botanical name:  urtica diovica – small nettle, urtica urens Common name:  stinging nettles  Habitat:  Nettles is a leavy plant that is found in most temperate regions of the world.  The generic name comes from the Latin word “uro” which means “I burn.”  Look for nettles in rich soils, disturbed [...]

Echinacea Root

by Jyll Renee ECHINACEA ROOT Botanical name:  Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea augustifolia, Echinacea pallida Common name:  Purple coneflower  Habitat:  It is a wildflower native to North America.  The root and/or the above – ground part of the plant during the flowering growth phase are used in herbal medicine. Info:  Echinacea is the wonder herb for all [...]

St. John’s Wort

by Jyll Renee ST. JOHN’S WORT Botanical name:  Hypericum perforatum Common name:   Kamath weed Habitat:  St. Johns wort is found in Europe and the United States.  It is especially abundant in the northern California and southern Oregon.  The above ground (aerial) parts of the plant are gathered during flower season.  The parts used are the [...]