This herbaceous perennial is native to tropical areas of Central and South America, the Caribbean and Africa. It grows up to 1m high and produces tall spikes lined with small white flowers that... read more
Medicinal Herbs
Written by Katarina Subotich
Baquiña is a herbaceous plant that can grow up to 2m high. It is usually found in humid places, along river beds and in the woods.Its eye catching leaves can reach 16-35 cm in diameter.
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Compiled by: Katarina Subotich
This cooling, annual plant is native to Europe and widely spread throughout North America. It has a weak stem so it grows in sprawling fashion. Each steam has a single line of hairs (which makes... read more
Written by: Katarina Subotich
Common name: Cundeamor, Bitter melon
Botanical name: Momordica charantia.
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cundeamor grows in Caribbean, Amazon and other parts of South America, Asia and... read more
Compiled by: Katarina Subotich
Elder (Sambucus racemosa) has rich folklore and it is extensively used by people of many traditions all over the world. It is native to Europe where it has long history of use. It is said that... read more
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Common name: Grosella, Otaheite Gooseberry, Gooseberry tree.
Botanical name: Phyllanthus acidus.
Family: Phylanthaceae.
Grosella grows in Caribbean, Central and South America... read more
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Common name: Guanábana, Soursoap, Cherimoya, Brazilian paw paw, Graviola.
Botanical name: Annona muricata
Family: Annonaceae
Guanábana is a small evergreen tree that grows... read more
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Common name: Hierba buena, Yerbabuena, Red mint, Hairy mint.
Botanical name: Mentha nemerosa.
Family: Labiateae.
This aromatic perennial plant is a type of mint that grows in... read more
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Common name: Mata de Insulina, Insulina plant.
Botanical name: Boussigaulstia baselloides.
Family: Basellaceae.
Planta de Insulina, comonly called on island of Puerto Rico, is... read more
Written by Katarina Subotich
Juana la Blanca (Borreria laevis) is a very popular herb on the island of Puerto Rico. It grows on wastelands and is easily cultivated in humid areas and partial shade. It grows up to 50cm, with... read more