Llantén, known on English as plantain, is one of the most widely spread medicinal plants. It is native to Europe, but naturalized throughout the world. It is usually found on sidewalks, along... read more
Medicinal Herbs
Compiled by: Katarina Subotich
Common name: Melisa, Lemon Balm, Balm, Honey plant.
Botanical name: Melissa officinalis.
Family: Labiateae.
Lemon balm is a perennial plant of the mint family, native to... read more
Compiled by: Katarina Subotich
Common name: Moringa, Drumstick tree.
Botanical name: Moringa oleifera.
Family: Moringaceae.
Native to India, Moringa grows in all tropical and subtropical regions of the... read more
Written by Katarina Subotich
Neem (Azadirachta indica) has been known in India as a “village apothecary” for thousands of years. It a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae, native to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and now days... read more
Written by Katarina Subotich
Passion flower, or locally known as parcha, is a vine that belongs to the family of Passifloraceae. There are many spices of this plant, most famous to be Passiflora incarnata. This is is a... read more
Written by: Katarina Subotich
Common name: Playera, Madagaskar Periwinkle.
Botanical name: Catharanthus roseus, formerly Vinca rosea
Family: Apocynaceae
Written by: Katarina Subotich
Common name: Poleo, Wild Mint, American Corn Mint.
Botanical name: Mentha arvensis.
Family: Labiateae.
Poleo is yet another member of mint family that grows up to 2-3 feet... read more
Written by: Katarina Subotich
Common name: Skullcap, Mad-dog Skullcap, Hooded Skullcap.
Botanical name: Scutellaria lateriflora.
Family: Laminaceae (Labeateae).
This shy member of mint family is native to... read more
Compiled by: Katarina Subotich
Common name: Valerian.
Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis.
Family: Valerianaceae.
Valerian is perennial, flowering plant native to Europe and some parts of Asia. It grows... read more
