HIBISCUS (Malvaceae) ~ Materia Medica by Jyll Renee’
December 16, 2011 by Jyll Renee', Master Herbologist
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Hibiscus Botanical name: Malvaceae family Common name: Roselle, African mallow, Florida cranberry, red tea, Jamaica sorrel, rose of Sharon Habitat: Hibiscus belongs to a flowering plant genus of more than 220 species in the family Malvacea. Native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions, it is an annual and sometimes perennial herb or woody-based sub-shrub; [...]
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) ~ LuminEarth’s Guide to Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants
October 8, 2011 by Becki Baumgartner
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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Other Names: Bitterwort, Blow-ball, Cankerwort, Clockflower, Doonheadclock, Irish Daisy, Lion’s Tooth, Piss-in-Bed, Pissinlit, Priest’s Crown, Pu Gong Ying, Puffball, Swine’s Snout, Taraxacum officinale, Taraxaci herba, Taraxaci radix cum herba, Telltime, Yellow Gowan, Wild Endive Dandelion Flower (Taraxacum officinale) Click Here to Visit our FREE Online Guide to Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants (Alphabetical [...]
Nettles
July 14, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
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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 [...]
Motherwort
July 9, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
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by Jyll Renee MOTHERWORT Botanical name: Leonurus cardiaca Common name: Lion’s ear, Lion’s tail, Yimu Cao Habitat: Motherwort came from central Eurasia, but has spread to all temperate areas of the world, primarily as a garden plant but also as an escaped weed. Info: The Greeks gave Motherwort to pregnant women suffering from anxiety. This [...]
Burdock
June 14, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
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by Jyll Renee BURDOCK Botanical name: Arctium lappa Common name: Lappa, Beggars buttons, Great Burdock, Corkle buttons Habitat: Burdock is native to Asia and Europe. The root is the primary source of many herbal preparations. The root becomes very soft with chewing and tastes sweet, with a mucilaginous (sticky) texture. Info: Burdock has an abundance [...]