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Botanical Name: Aquilegia vulgaris. The Latin name for the Genus Aquilegia is thought to have derived from the Latin word 'aquila', meaning eagle, probably because the curved nectar spurs resemble an eagle's beak or an eagle's claw. The name may also come from the Latin words 'aquam legere' (to collect water) that refers to the flower's funnel-like shape where moisture is collected. The species name vulgaris means quite simply 'common'. Other Common Names: European columbine, true columbine, European crowfoot, culverwort, granny's bonnet. Akelei (German), l'ancolie commune (French), aguileña (Spanish), skógarvatnsberi (Icelandic), akeleje (Danish), akileija (Finnish), akleja (Swedish), akeleie (Norwegian).. Habitat:

Botanical Name of Blue Cohosh: Caulophyllum thalictroides (L). Other Common Names Blueberry root, blue ginseng, yellow ginseng, beechdrops, pappoose root, squaw root, caulophylle faux-pigamon (French), cohosh azul (Spanish), Frauenwurzel (German), løveblad (Danish), azurbär (Swedish). Habitat Blue cohosh is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Eastern USA and Canada. It grows in rich, moist soil near water. Description Blue cohosh is a slow-growing, perennial plant belonging to the barberry family (Berberidaceae). It can grow up to a meter in height with a simple stem and leaves that are large and tri-lobed. The small yellowish-green to purple flowers appear in clusters from

This is my favorite tea recipe to use at the first sign of a tickle in the back of my throat or when I feel a little cough coming on.

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Fleabane, belonging to the genus Erigeron, encompasses a diverse group of flowering plants within the Asteraceae family. Erigeron species are commonly known

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As an herbalist and wild food fan, my friendship with sumac has continued to the present as my favorite herb of all time. In a chef's words, the flavor profile of sumac is sour and light; in an herbalist's words, its energetics are cool and dry, sour, and astringent.

Did you know pine resin has been used historically for topical wound care? A poultice of the resin was applied to wounds, inflammations and abscesses, used to draw out the poison from boils, and used as the base for salve. Learn how to make pine resin salve for your first aid kit!

Botanical Name of Wild Strawberry: Fragaria vesca. Other Common Names: Wood strawberry, alpine strawberry, English strawberry, fresa (Spanish), villijarðarber (Icelandic), Walderdbeere (German), fraises des bois (French), smultron (Swedish), Skovjordbær (Danish), markjordbær (Norwegian), ahomansikka (Finnish). Habitat: The plant grows wild in areas with cool, temperate climate in Europe, North Asia, Australia and North America. Description: Wild strawberry is a perennial, 5-20 cm high plant with short rhizome and long runners (stolons) that grow on the soil surface and turn into roots to form new plants. The plants have light-green trifoliate leaves with toothed margins that have silky hairs on the underside.

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In the vast tapestry of the botanical world, few plants have woven themselves into human history and wellness practices as seamlessly as Malva neglecta and Malva sylvestris, commonly known as common mallow and high mallow respectively. These resilient and widespread species belong to the Malvaceae family, a group known for…

Geranium robertianum, commonly known as Herb Robert, is a fascinating medicinal plant with a rich history and a wide range of applications. In this article,

Parsley is a Mediterranean herb with a rich history used for culinary and medicinal purposes since ancient times. Parsley is both easy to cultivate and incredibly versatile in the kitchen.

In The Netherlands in the 17th Century, a Golden Age was in full swing. The economy of the Dutch Republic, as it was then known, was flourishing as Antwerp and other ports became important hubs for the commercial shipping trade, importing and exporting textiles, spices, and metals, and the cities’ populations swelled. Elaborately detailed oil paintings depicting food on the table or incredible flower arrangements were popular additions to wealthy merchants’ homes, yet a more ominous genre of still-life painting also emerged amid this period of immense growth. More

You've likely seen mullein plants growing in fields and along roadsides. They're often attractive, with tall spikes of yellow flowering rosettes. Read this article to learn more about this interesting

Join us as we uncover the simple yet powerful secrets and the potential health benefits of chameleon plant.

Read about the botanicals present and significant in Christs life. Print the illustrated poster for free and read about the scriptural references.

Detailed monograph on Borago officinalis (Borage). Medicinal actions, phytochemistry, identification, historical uses, cultivation, cautions, and herb overview.

Systems of Hara (abdominal) diagnosis have existed in Oriental medicine since ancient times. Historically speaking, abdominal diagnosis has its roots in Chinese medicine, but as with numerous aspects of ancient Chinese culture, its usage is nowadays extremely limited there. The Japanese, on the other hand, have never dropped the practice of Hara diagnosis[i] and have,

Wendy Red Star’s “A Scratch on the Earth” confronts contemporary Native American history at the Newark Museum.

Cinchona officinalis, commonly known as Peruvian bark, is a tree native to the Andean regions of South America, particularly Peru and Ecuador. Celebrated for

May and June are the perfect time to learn about the herbal uses of plantain in the southern states because that's when this herb is abundant and at the peak of its growing season. This is one of the most versatile plants to know for home herbalists and foraging enthusiasts.

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British phaenogamous botany,.Oxford,Published by the author, sold by J.H. Parker [etc.]1834-43. |Floras Flowers "Great Britain" "Medicinal plants" Plants "New York Botanical Garden, LuEsther T. Mertz Library" |Galium verum | Yellow bedstraw |

The Tresor de Beutat is a medieval treatise written in the 14th century. It contains a set of medical and cosmetic recipes aimed exclusively at women.