(Stellaria media) The small, green chickweed plant originated in Europe, but now grows across the United Kingdom. The leaves, stems, and flowers are used medicinally. Chickweed was reportedly used at times for food. It enjoys a reputation in folk medicine for treating a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from asthma and indigestion to skin diseases …

(Scutellaria baicalensis) Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), also known as Baikal skullcap or Huang Qin, is a traditional Chinese herb that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of conditions, including inflammation, allergies, and infections. It is a member of the mint family and is native to China, Mongolia, and Russia. Chinese Scullcap is …

(Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Cinnamon is a tree native to tropical regions of the world and has been used since the times of the ancient Chinese. It is used in cooking and the inner bark and leaves are used in herbal medicine. It has a broad range of historical uses in different cultures, including the treatment of …

(Symphytum officinale) The leaf and root of comfrey have been employed medicinally for centuries. Originally from Europe and western Asia, it is now also grown in North America. Comfrey has a long history of use as a topical agent for treating wounds, skin ulcers, thrombophlebitis, bruises, and sprains and strains. Comfrey was used by herbalists …

(cordyceps spp.) Cordyceps is a type of mushroom that originates in the mountains of Tibe, Nepal and China. There are over 10 species of cordyceps in addition to hybrids which are cultivated. The most commonly used is C.sinensis. In ancient China, cordyceps was used in the Emperor’s palace and was considered to have ginseng-like properties. …

(coriandrum sativa) Coriander is a strongly aromatic annual herb that grows about 1 metre in height. It is native to Europe and Western Asia but is now grown all round the world. The Persians grew this herb over 3,000 years ago and used it to add fragrance to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Both seed …

(vaccinium macrocarpon) Cranberry is a member of the same family as bilberry and blueberry. It is from North America and grows in bogs. The ripe fruit is used medicinally. In traditional North American herbalism, cranberry has been used to prevent kidney stones and “bladder gravel” as well as to remove toxins from the blood. Cranberry …

(Turnera diffusa) The leaves of damiana were originally used as medicine by the indigenous cultures of Central America, particularly Mexico. Today the plant is found in hot, humid climates, including Mexico and parts of Texas, the Caribbean, and southern Africa. Damiana has been hailed as an aphrodisiac since ancient times, particularly by the native peoples …

(Taraxacum officinale) Dandelion is a common plant all over the world. Dandelion is commonly used as a food. The leaves are used in salads and teas, while the roots are sometimes used as a coffee substitute. Dandelion leaves and roots have been used for hundreds of years to treat liver, gallbladder, kidney, and joint problems. …

(harpagophytum procumbens) Devil’s claw is a native plant of southern Africa, especially the Kalahari desert, Namibia and the island of Madagascar. The name devil’s claw is derived from the herb’s unusual fruits, which are covered with numerous small claw-like appendages. The secondary storage roots, or tubers, of the plant are used in herbal supplements. Numerous …