Conyza canadensis Horseweed / Canadian Fleabane NL: Canadese fijnstraal / F: Vergerette du Canada Native from North America, this plant made its way all over Europe and many other parts of the world. It may not be the prettiest plant one would choose to keep in the garden, neither is it among the most popular plants in modern herbalism. Nevertheless Horseweed, or Canadian Fleabane, as it is also called, was used by most Native North Americans tribes to treat various illnesses, including diarrhea, fever, running nose, rhinitis, but also used to arrest bleedings or to relieve stomach aches, earaches or headaches. Externally, it was made into poultices to treat burns and sore joints. Roots were used in decoction teas to treat menstrual complaints. Dried and burned as incense it was used to ward off insects. In today’s herbalism Horseweed is mostly employed where an astringent is required: diarrhea, internal hemorrhage, nosebleeds, hemorrhoids, etc. It has been recently researched for its antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties, including against candidiasis - looks promising! Further one can still find references of folk usages of this plant to treat cholera, rheumatism, tuberculosis, bronchitis, inflamed tonsils, diabetes, menopausal symptoms, kidney and bladder conditions, eczema and ringworm. It is an edible plant, especially the young leaves, cooked, can be prepared as potherb, or used in the same way as other dark greens. Because of its powerful medicinal properties, it should be eaten sparingly, not in large amounts. It can also be dried and used as food spice - it gives an aromatic flavour to dishes. Warning: Skin contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in some people. More information on Conyza canadensis: Plants for a Future: Conyza canadensis Antiviral activity of Conyza canadensis (L) Antibacterial, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of extracts of Conyza canadensis Antimicrobial activities of Conyzolide and Conyzoflavone from Conyza canadensis

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Glechoma hederacea NL: Hondsdraf - F: Lierre terrestre This delicate climbing plant makes for a great perennial soil cover. Its young leaves come up very early in the year and can be consumed raw, as in green juices and salads, or cooked, in soups, sauces, spreads, etc. It has widespread medicinal use such as general tonic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, pectoral and vermifuge. It helps reduce fever and it has been used for many centuries to treat problems involving the mucous membranes of the ear, nose, throat and digestive system. It is thus a great aid in the treatment of sinusitis. Traditionally it is also known for treating hypersensitivity in children. Externally it can be pressed into juice and used to help healing wounds and bruises. Leaves can grow large in the shade But they can also be very tiny when growing in grassfields It is very rich in vitamin C, magnesium and iron. As a powerful medicinal plant we are advised to eat moderately only young leaves. Avoid during pregnancy, in case of epilepsy and in kidney disease. Crawling all over our garden For more details and learning to recognize Ground Ivy, check out the videos on the links below: Ground Ivy - by LuminEarth Ground Ivy a.k.a. Creeping Charlie by SecretsofLongevity For extensive information on Ground Ivy: Glechoma hederacea: Survival Plants Memory Course

Trifolium pratense NL: Rode klaver - F: Trèfle des prés Clovers are known as great soil improvers and can also help with eliminating unwanted weed species. They loosen subsoil, oxygenating it with their roots, naturally fix nitrogen in the soil up to 60-70kg per acre and are also great bee-friends. As food they should be consumed moderately in their raw form due to their high content in oxalic acid. Young leaves and young flowering heads are eaten raw in salads, or cooked like spinach. The seeds can be sprouted and used in salads or cooked. Do not eat the seeds raw, as they contain trypsin inhibitors, meaning that it can interfere with certain enzymes that help in the digestion of proteins. Those substances are normally destroyed if the seed is sprouted first. Flowers and seed pods can be dried to make a delicate herbal tea, or can be ground into a powder and used as a flour to enrich meals. Root is also edible, cooked. Red Clover is traditionally known for its powerful cleansing properties. It is thus commonly used to treat skin conditions (especially eczema and psoriasis) as well as to relieve conditions of the lymphatic system and chronic degenerative diseases, normally in combination with other purifying herbs, such as burdock or nettle. It is a folk remedy for breast cancer and some claim it is also beneficial in the treatment of menopausal complaints. The flowering heads are also antispasmodic, expectorant, sedative and tonic. Poultices of the herb have been used as local applications to cancerous growths. Make sure to harvest only healthy-looking plants and avoid those with any strange or diseased appearance. * More on Red Clover: Red Clover - LearningHerbs.com Clover: Edible and Medicinal Uses by Mayeux Ministries Red Clover in the Garden, from Green Path Herb School 3 Easy ways to get the benefits of Red Clover How to make Red Clover lemonade Clover - Weekly Weeder Red Clover: an edible plant that packs a punch Red Clover - Survival Plants Memory Course * Extensive article in Dutch / Uitgebreid artikel in het Nederlands: Liber vitae - Rode Klaver (Trifolium Pratense L.)

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Botanical Name of Ashwagandha: Withania somnifera. The ashwagandha root is often referred to as the 'Indian ginseng' because it is used in a similar way in Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine as Panax ginseng is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The herb has been used for more than 2500 years to restore overall health and increase longevity. The Indian or Hindu common name ashwagandha (Sanskrit), translates roughly to 'the smell and strength of a horse,' referring to the plant's alleged ability to enhance sexual vigor. Ashwagandha Seedpods (Withania somnifera) - Attribution: Vinayaraj V. R What is Ashwagandha Used For? Some of

Botanical Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum. The genus name, Eupatorium, is derived from the ancient king Mithridates Eupator, who was the first to use a similar plant for medicinal purposes. Perfoliatum is a reference to the manner in which the stem appears to perforate the base of adjoining leaves. Other Common Names: Wood boneset, thoroughwort, sweating plant, thorough-stem, teasel, agueweed, thorough-wax, feverwort, wild Isaac, crosswort, vegetable antimony, Indian sage, tearal, wild sage. Habitat: Boneset is mainly found in the temperate regions of North America, ranging from Florida to Canada. It is found as far west as Texas and is a common weed

Botanical Name: Primula veris, Primula officinalis. Other Common Names Cowslip primroseKey flowerKey of heavenPalsywortFairy cupsPrimrose. Habitat 'Cowslip is common throughout temperate Europe and Asia. It is tolerant to frost but is less common in northern latitudes. It grows well in shady areas and places with full direct sunlight, as long as the soil is sufficiently moist. Plant Description It is a low-growing perennial with a 5-15 cm rosette of leaves. Flowers bloom in a cluster atop a single stalk which may reach as tall as 20 cm. Cowslip is found more frequently on open ground, and its seeds are often

Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia. Other Common Names: Bergamot orange, bergamott (Swedish), bergamottorange (Danish), bergamotte, (German), bergamotier (French). Habitat: The plant is endemic to tropical Southeast Asia. Today it is cultivated in many subtropical areas around the world, especially in southern Italy and the Ivory Coast. Description: Bergamot is a small tree of the Rutaceae family (the rue or citrus family). It can grow up to 4.5 m high and has smooth, oval leaves and white flowers. The small, round fruits change color from green to yellow when they mature. The tree looks like a very small orange tree. It should

Botanical Name of Shepherd's Purse: Capsella bursa-pastoris. Other Common Names: Lady's purse, shepherd's bag, mother's heart, shovelweed, caseweed, borsa de pastor (Spanish), bouse de pasteur (French), Hirtentäschelkraut (German), hjartarfi (Icelandic), hyrdetaske (Danish). Habitat: The plant is probably native to Europe and parts of Asia, but now it can be found in temperate regions around the world. The European settlers brought the plant with them to North America, and the species quickly spread across the continent. Shepherd's purse is often regarded as a weed. Plant Description: Shepherd's purse is an annual plant that belongs to the mustard family (Brassicaceae) with highly

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Botanical Name of Arrowroot: Maranta arundinacea. The plant is named in honor of Bartommeo Maranto, a medical practitioner of the mid-1500's. The common name is a misspelling of the name given to the root used extensively by the Aruac people in South America, “Aru-root.” Other Common Names: Maranta starch, obedience plant, Bermuda arrowroot. Habitat: Native to the West Indian Islands. The plant also grows in Central America, parts of Africa, parts of the United States, much of Latin America, Australia, and the Philippines. It prefers moist, warm climates. Plant Description: Arrowroot is a perennial plant with a large, fibrous root.

Botanical Name: Scutellaria baicalensis. Other Common Names: Huang qin, baikal, baical skullcap root, scute, scutellaria. Habitat: Chinese skullcap is native to eastern Asia. It thrives on sunny, grassy slopes in higher elevations. The plant grows well in sandy, rocky soils and needs full sun. It prefers dry soils and does well in cultivated planting beds. Plant Description: This perennial grows to a height of 0.3 meters and a width of 0.3 meters. It has narrow, single erect stems with many 2.5 centimeter bluish-purple flowers. The plant is anchored by a skinless, yellow root. Plant Parts Used: The root of Chinese

Botanical Name: Stellaria media. Other Common Names Adder’s mouthChick wittlesSatinflowerSercediliSkirt buttonsStar chickweedStarweedTongue grassVogelmuurWhite bird’s wyeWinterweed. Habitat Chickweed is native to Europe and Asia and is now found throughout the world. It is a common hardy plant that easily grows in cropland and fallow fields, lawns and gardens, areas adjacent to buildings, and in waste areas. It prefers partial to full sun, moist to mesic conditions, and moderately fertile loam or clay loam soils. It tolerates light shade and temporary flooding, and while it can be found to some extent in natural areas, it prefers areas that have been disturbed. Plant

Botanical Name: Crithmum maritimum. It should not be confused with golden samphire (Inula crithmoides) a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae). Other Common Names: Samphire, sea samphire, sea fennel, rock fennel, crest marine, hinojo marino (Spanish), fenouil de mer (French), Meerfenchel (German), søfennikel (Danish), sanktpeterskjerm (Norwegian), saltmärke (Swedish). Habitat: Rock samphire can be found around the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and along the Atlantic coast from the Canary Islands to northern France. The plant grows also along the west and south coast of Britain and Ireland. In recent years the species has spread and can now be found in

Botanical Name: Evernia prunastri. Other Common Names: Ekmossa (Swedish), mousse de chêne (French), Eichenmoss (German). Habitat: Oakmoss is widespread throughout Europe, North Africa, Asia and North America. Description: Evernia prunastri or oakmoss is a lichen of the Parmeliaceae family. The genus Evernia contains about ten different species. The thalli (the vegetative body of a lichen) are bush-shaped and grow together to form large clumps. The thallus is flat and highly branched. It grows on trunks and branches of shrubs and deciduous trees like oaks, fruit trees, and blackthorn but also sometimes on pine trees. It is green to light whitish-green

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Botanical Name: Filipendula ulmaria. The medicinal perennial herb belongs to the plant family Rosaceae. The genus name “Filipendula” has been derived from two words – “filum,” which means “thread” and “pendulus,” which means “hanging.” This perhaps describes the root tubers, which hang characteristically from the roots. The specific epithet name “ulmaria” denotes “elm-like”; however, this plant does not appear like the elm! Other Common Names: Bridewort, dollof, ergecsakali, European meadowsweet, lady of the meadow, meadow queen, meadow-wort, meadsweet, moerasspirea, pride of the meadow, queen of the meadow, and ulmaria. Habitat: Meadowsweet grows commonly in damp meadows, fens, marshes, wet swamps,

Botanical Name of Horsetail: Equisetum arvensis, Equisetum arvense. Other Common Names: Bottlebrush, shave grass, corncob plant, scouring rush, field horsetail, pewterwort, paddock-pipes, Dutch rushes, snake pipes, small scouring rush, åkersnelle (Norwegian), cola de caballo (Spanish), prêle des champs (French), Acker-Schachtelhalm (German). Habitat: Horsetail is native to both North America and Europe. It is one of only a few Equisetum survivors from the dinosaur era. In parts of Northern America, Canada, and Europe it is often considered a rather bothersome weed because of its prolific tuber system. Plant Description: Horsetail is a perennial plant of the Equisetaceae or the horsetail plant

Botanical Name of Lemon Grass: Cymbopogon citratus. Other Common Names: Lemongrass, fever grass, sereh, citroengras, te limon, zacate limon, West Indian lemongrass, cana-cidreira, cana-limão, capim-cidró, capim-santo, erva-cidreira, herbe citron, pasto limón, patchuli-falso, verveine des Indes, zacate limón, Zitronengras, citronnelle, tanglad, fever grass, hierba de limon, erba di limone, sera, bhustrina and takra. Habitat: Lemon grass is endemic to Southeast Asia, particularly India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has been introduced in many US states, including California and Florida; and in South America, particularly Brazil. Description: Lemon grass is a tender perennial of the grass family and resembles

Botanical Name: Epimedium grandiflorum, Epimedium sagittatum. Other Common Names BarrenwortBishop's hatFairy wingsXian ling piChien-hsiehYin-yang-huaArrow-leaf barrenwort Habitat It is native to China and grows best in high altitudes. Plant Description Horny goat weed is a rhizomatous perennial herb. The plant has light yellow, violet, red, and white flowers, and oval fruits. Plant Parts Used Flowering parts and seeds. Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium grandiflorum) Therapeutic Benefits and Uses of Horny Goat Weed Horny goat weed has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to promote male potency and as an herbal aphrodisiac. The legend says that it got its

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Botanical Name: Pimpinella saxifraga. Other Common Names: Burnet, saxifrage, salad burnet, small pimpernel, solidstem burnet saxifrage, lesser burnet, small burnet saxifrage, almindelig pimpinelle (Danish), Kleine Bibernelle (German), pimpinela blanca (Spanish), Boucage saxifrage (French), bakkablóm (Icelandic). Habitat: This plant is native to Europe and Asia. The species have been introduced and naturalized in New Zealand and North America. It is mostly found in warm and sunny habitats where the soil is dry, stony and often calcareous. Description: Burnet saxifrage is a perennial plant of the Apiaceae family (the carrot or parsley family) that grows from 15 to 60 cm high. The

Botanical Name: Hierochloe odorata, Anthoxanthum nitens. Other Common Names: Holy grass, myskgräs, festgræs, reyrgresi, buffalo grass, vanilla grass, vanilla-scented grass, manna grass, Russian buffalo grass, seneca grass, zebrovka, zubrowski, duftendes mariengras, mariengras, hierochloé odorant, hierba de la virgen. Habitat: This plant has a circumboreal distribution, meaning that the species is found in the northern areas of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is usually found growing in nutrition rich and moist soil. Description: Sweet grass is a perennial plant of the grass family (Poaceae). The stems of the grass are upright, hairless and hollow. It can grow to about 60

Botanical Name of Lady's Mantle: Alchemilla vulgaris and Alchemilla mollis The family name Alchemilla stems from the word 'alchemy', and refers to the belief in medieval times that water droplets forming on the lady's mantle leaves could turn base metals to gold. Alchemists believed that these drops had a mysterious and magical power that in addition to transforming common metals into gold could also be used in regaining youth. Other Common Names: Dew-cup, our lady's mantle, lion's foot, bear's foot, nine hooks, Frauenmantel (German), maríustakkur (Icelandic), almindelig løvefod (Danish), pied de leonis (French). Habitat: Alchemilla vulgaris is widespread in Britain

Botanical Name: Dichroa febrifuga. Dichroa's species name 'febrifuga' means 'medicine used to reduce fever' and refers to the use of it to treat high fever, particularly related to malaria. The plant's applications in this regard are known from the Himalayas, Malaysia, and China. Other Common Names: Blue evergreen hydrangea, Chinese quinine, and fever-flower. In Chinese herbal medicine, it is called chang shan (root) and shu chi (leaf). Habitat: Dichroa is prevalent in China (in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Taiwan, Xizang). It is also found growing wild in Bhutan, Cambodia, northern

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