Pau D?arcoBotanical name: (Tabebuia)Also Known As: Lapacho or taheeboThe plant features opposite leaves and dense clusters of flowers in shades of white, pink, purple and red, depending on the variety. The varieties that produce red, magenta, violet and crimson flowers are the most commonly used for medicinal purposes. Pau d?arco also produces fruit, or small pods, that contain numerous winged seeds. The pods typically remain on the tree throughout the dry season. Herbalists make medicinal prepa...
PennyroyalBotanical name: (Mentha pulegium)Also Known As: Squaw Mint, Mosquito Plant, and Pudding GrassThere are two similar plants that go by the name Pennyroyal, one native to Europe (called European Pennyroyal) and one native to North America (called American Pennyroyal). Both are members of the mint family and grow in temperate regions of Europe and the Americas.Pennyroyal has pale purple flowers that grow in clusters and have small, bright green leaves that are unlike the leaves of other pl...
PennyroyalBotanical name: (Mentha pulegium)Also Known As: Squaw Mint, Mosquito Plant, and Pudding GrassThere are two similar plants that go by the name Pennyroyal, one native to Europe (called European Pennyroyal) and one native to North America (called American Pennyroyal). Both are members of the mint family and grow in temperate regions of Europe and the Americas.Pennyroyal has pale purple flowers that grow in clusters and have small, bright green leaves that are unlike the leaves of other pl...
Basil (Holy Basil)Botanical name: (Ocimum tenuiflorum)Also Known As: Tulsi basil, holy basil, or Thai holy basilBasil, typically used in the area of culinary arts, helps relieve flatulence and fullness. Traditionally, this sacred herb native to the Indian subcontinent was used to treat colds and flus, gas, nausea, pain and arthritis. It has also been shown to have antioxidant and anti—inflammatory properties, and as such may be able to protect the body from damage.However, recently many re...
Basil (Holy Basil)Botanical name: (Ocimum tenuiflorum)Also Known As: Tulsi basil, holy basil, or Thai holy basilBasil, typically used in the area of culinary arts, helps relieve flatulence and fullness. Traditionally, this sacred herb native to the Indian subcontinent was used to treat colds and flus, gas, nausea, pain and arthritis. It has also been shown to have antioxidant and anti—inflammatory properties, and as such may be able to protect the body from damage.However, recently many re...
Basil SeedBotanical name: (Ocimum Sanctum)Also Known As: Saint Joseph?s Wort, Sweet BasilBasil or is a sacred herb in India, where it is used in religious ceremonies and planted around Hindu temples and sacred groves. Sacred groves are believed to be the abode of certain deities or spirits. The Egyptians burned a mixture of basil and myrrh to appease their gods. Basil Seeds are used in combination with the dried leaves of Patchouli popular and common among the mountain people of India. According...
Basil SeedBotanical name: (Ocimum Sanctum)Also Known As: Saint Joseph?s Wort, Sweet BasilBasil or is a sacred herb in India, where it is used in religious ceremonies and planted around Hindu temples and sacred groves. Sacred groves are believed to be the abode of certain deities or spirits. The Egyptians burned a mixture of basil and myrrh to appease their gods. Basil Seeds are used in combination with the dried leaves of Patchouli popular and common among the mountain people of India. According...
Bay LeafBotanical name: (Laurus nobilis)Also Known As: California Bay Leaf, Indian Bay Leaf, Laurel Leaf, Mediterranean Bay Leaf, Sweet Bay, Sweet Laurel, or True LaurelThe bay laurel tree has been cultivated since the beginning of recorded history. Originally cultivated in Asia Minor, it has spread to the Mediterranean and other countries with suitable climates. Bay leaf is not grown in northern regions, as the plants do not thrive in cold climates. Turkey is one of the main exporters of bay le...
Bay LeafBotanical name: (Laurus nobilis)Also Known As: California Bay Leaf, Indian Bay Leaf, Laurel Leaf, Mediterranean Bay Leaf, Sweet Bay, Sweet Laurel, or True LaurelThe bay laurel tree has been cultivated since the beginning of recorded history. Originally cultivated in Asia Minor, it has spread to the Mediterranean and other countries with suitable climates. Bay leaf is not grown in northern regions, as the plants do not thrive in cold climates. Turkey is one of the main exporters of bay le...
Bay LeafBotanical name: (Laurus nobilis)Also Known As: California Bay Leaf, Indian Bay Leaf, Laurel Leaf, Mediterranean Bay Leaf, Sweet Bay, Sweet Laurel, or True LaurelThe bay laurel tree has been cultivated since the beginning of recorded history. Originally cultivated in Asia Minor, it has spread to the Mediterranean and other countries with suitable climates. Bay leaf is not grown in northern regions, as the plants do not thrive in cold climates. Turkey is one of the main exporters of bay le...
Bay LeafBotanical name: (Laurus nobilis)Also Known As: California Bay Leaf, Indian Bay Leaf, Laurel Leaf, Mediterranean Bay Leaf, Sweet Bay, Sweet Laurel, or True LaurelThe bay laurel tree has been cultivated since the beginning of recorded history. Originally cultivated in Asia Minor, it has spread to the Mediterranean and other countries with suitable climates. Bay leaf is not grown in northern regions, as the plants do not thrive in cold climates. Turkey is one of the main exporters of bay le...
Bael Fruit — DriedBotanical name: (Aegle marmelos)Also Known As: Bengal quince, Bilva, or Stone AppleBael fruit is found wild all over the sub—Himalayan forests. It is sacred to Hindus and is the fruit offered to Lord Shiva; a deity of Hinduism. Bael is also considered to be an emblem of fertility. All parts of this tree have medicinal qualities. The fruit contains volatile oils, pectin, and tannins. The wood—ash is rich in minerals and phosphates. The fruit is rich in riboflav...
Bael Fruit — DriedBotanical name: (Aegle marmelos)Also Known As: Bengal quince, Bilva, or Stone AppleBael fruit is found wild all over the sub—Himalayan forests. It is sacred to Hindus and is the fruit offered to Lord Shiva; a deity of Hinduism. Bael is also considered to be an emblem of fertility. All parts of this tree have medicinal qualities. The fruit contains volatile oils, pectin, and tannins. The wood—ash is rich in minerals and phosphates. The fruit is rich in riboflav...
Bilberry LeafBotanical name: (Vaccinium myrtillus)Also Known As: Whortleberry, European blueberry, common bilberry, or blue whortleberryBilberry is a low—growing plant, it is widespread, but prefers the acid soils of marsh lands, bogs, and coniferous forests to more alkaline ground. The branches are green and angular. The leaves are oval shaped, slightly dentate, and bright green. The flowers are bell—shaped and greenish—pink. The fruit that is used for medicinal and eating pur...
Bilberry LeafBotanical name: (Vaccinium myrtillus)Also Known As: Whortleberry, European blueberry, common bilberry, or blue whortleberryBilberry is a low—growing plant, it is widespread, but prefers the acid soils of marsh lands, bogs, and coniferous forests to more alkaline ground. The branches are green and angular. The leaves are oval shaped, slightly dentate, and bright green. The flowers are bell—shaped and greenish—pink. The fruit that is used for medicinal and eating pur...
