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The Burdock herbal plant is native in Europe, Asia, Japan and North America. The people use as a kitchen-stuff plant in Java.

You can use the blessed effect of the Burdock herbal plant for the nervous problem, against the inflammation, arthritis and you can us also the antifungal properties.

Burdock herb is light laxative natural medicine. You can use the Burdock herb to eliminate of the uric acid. Burdock herbal plant contains polyacetylenes accordingly this herbal medicine has an effective attribution against of the bacterium and the fungus. The Burdock herbal plant is increasing of the function of organs of elimination like bowels, kidneys, liver hereby you can improve your health conditions.

The Arctium name comes from the Greek, arktos word. This is meaning bear because the shape of burrs is quite shaggy. The other alternate name is the Beurre name is come from is French butter word because the French women wrap the cakes of butter in leaves of Burdock herb when they wanted to take to the marketplace. In the 18 centaury, during the industrial Revolution, the people use the Burdock herbal tincture plant as a medicine help to the serious pollution which they got from the air and from the street or factories.

As the Hawaiian people think the Burdock herbal plant has an aphrodisiac power, that’s why they give as a wedding gift for the young married.

Keep in you mind: Do not use the Burdock herbal plant in the first three month of the pregnancy because this could be harmful for your child.

Latin Name: Arctium lappa

Alternate Names: Gobo, Burr, Bardane, Niu Bang (Seeds Clotburr), Beggars Buttons, Wu Shih, Gypsy Rhubarb,

Family: ASTERACEAE

Useful part of the Burdock herbal plant: seeds, root,

The main natural herbal remedies of Burdock: Rejuvenative, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Nutritive, Antibacterial, Demulcent, Mucilaginous, Antifungal, Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Hypoglycemic, Antitumor, Galactagogue, Aperient, Febrifuge, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Choleretic,

Main application of the Burdock medical herbal: Hives, Uterine Prolapse, Abscess, Urinary Infections, Hypoglycemia, Acne, Staphylococcus, Anger, Sprains, Cancer, Sore Throat, Candida, Scabies, Chickenpox, Rheumatism, Gout, Colds, Psoriasis, Cough, Flu, Pneumonia, Cystitis, Pain, Dandruff, Obesity, Eczema, Mumps, Lymphatic Congestion, Measles, Keratosis, Edema, Jaundice, Fasting, Irritability, Fever, Indigestion,

How can you prepare, eat, drink or buy Burdock herbal plant: You can make Burdock herbal tea or buy Burdock herbal tincture, Burdock capsules or Burdock dried herb in any herbal shops, herbal stores or pharmacy. You can drink of the Burdock herb juice against of the body of mites and scabies.

The most common situation when you can use Burdock herbal medicine: Joint Pain, Sprains, Bruises, Gout, Ringworm, Dandruff, Oily Skin, Glandular Swelling, Knee Swelling,

The most common applications of Burdock: You can put the Burdock herbal plant in the bath plant and use for gout and sore joints. You can use the Burdock herb tinctures as epithem for knee swellings, sprains, bruises and glandular swellings. If you rinse your hair several times with the Burdock tincture you can eliminate your dandruff from your head with a natural herb. You can use the Burdock herb tinctures against of the oily skin in you face and the other part of your body. If you bruised the Burdock leaves you can soothe harmful effects of the ringworm with a herbal medicine not with a chemical medicine .

Culinary uses of Burdock herbal plant: As I said earlier you can use the young leaves as a potherb but when you cook this herb you should change the water several times before you’ll start to eat. Befor the flower is blooming you can take the stalks and eat as a row or cooked vegetable. If you want to use the root of the Burdock you can make soup from this or you can stir fry, sukiyaki and stew. You can use the roasted Burdock roots instead of the coffee as a coffee substitute.

Flavour of the Burdock herbal plant: Cool, Bitter, Dry.

The main active agent of the Burdock herbal plant: potassium, calcium, essential oil, polyacetylenes, iron, chlorogenic acid, taraxosterol, mucilage, inulin, tannin, lactone, resin arctigen, flavonoids and the seeds contain lot of essential fatty acids.

The Borage herbal plant easy grows close to everywhere where you want to cultivate. You can use the Borage herbal plant the curative power as a medicine and also you can make delicious salad and soup from this herb.

You can use the oil from seeds of Borage herbal plant menopausal and menstrual problems, arthritis, eczema and rheumatism. The flowers of Borage herb stimulating the adrenal glands this effect can cause more aggression and increase the courage and the psychical activity.

The name of this useful herbal plant came from the Celtic borrach word, this mean courage. Some people said that the Borage word come from the Latin borra word. However some assert that the name might be derived from the Latin borra, it’s meaning rough hair they think this word correspond to the shape or forms of the Borage stems and leaves.

John Gerard who was an herbalist in 1597, wrote (in Latin language) ‘ego borago gaudia semper ago’, which is mean that the Borage always give courage for you.

In the Middle Ages the knights believe if the flowers of the Borage embroidered on their mantles these will give their more courage. The herbalist used as an herb which can give happiness, bring comfort and to raise the people spirits.

If you grow borage herbal plant in your garden you can keep away the tomato worms.

Keep in your mind: If you eat to much from the leaves this could cause toxicity in your liver this can cause the pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These alkaloids are not in the oil of the Borage seed.

Latin Name: Borago officinalis

Alternate Names: Burrage, Bugloss,

Family: BORAGINACEAE

Useful part of the Borage herbal plant: flowers, leaves, oil from seeds and roots.

The main natural herbal remedies of Borage: Emollient, Tonic, Antirheumatic, Refrigerant, Aperient, Mucilaginous, Decongestant, Galactagogue, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Diuretic,

Main application of the Borage medical herbal: Fever, Worry, Anxiety, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Pleurisy, Bronchitis, Menstrual Problems, Catarrh, Menopause, Convalescence, Hypertension, Cough, Grief, Depression,

How can you prepare, eat, drink or buy Borage herbal plant: You can make Borage tea or buy Borage herbal tincture, Borage capsules, dried herb and Borage Juice in any herbal shops, herbal stores or pharmacy. You can buy also Borage Oil capsules.

The most common applications of Borage: Skin Dryness, Bruises, Rash, Eczema, Inflammation, Eye Soreness,

The most common applications of Borage: You cam use the infusion of the Borage herbal plant as a compress on sore or sensitive eyes. The Borage herbal plant is very useful if you want to make poultice for bruises, eczema and inflammations. The salve which made from Borage herb is a very good for several skin complaints. If you skin is dry skin you can make or buy face-pack. The Borage herbal plant is excellent bath herb if you want to use for dry skin.

Culinary uses of Borage herbal plant: You can make salads with the flowers but you should remove spiky backs. The Borage herbal plant is excellent for garnish, you can take into cakes and you can make candy from this fine plant. You can make good salad from the young leaves. The taste is similar but not same like cucumbers. If you cut small pieces of the leaves you can add to yogurt after from this you can make a refreshing cold soup. You can add the Borage herbal plant leaves to the refreshing lemonade or other summer drinks. If you take Borage flower into the ice cube this can be a very good decoration. You can use the Borage as a garnish around the party punch or wine. The Borage roots can boost of the wine flavour and taste.

Flavour of the Borage herbal plant: Moist, Cold, Sweet.

The main effective agent of the Borage herbal plant: Borage flowers and Borage leaves contain: alkaloid (pyrrolizidine), potassium, mucilage, calcium, tannin, saponins, vitamin C, essential oil. Lot of gamma-linolenic acid, essential fatty acids and linooleic acid are in the Borage herb seeds.

The Barberry herbal plant is a very useful and effective anti-bacterial Homeopathic medicine.

The barberry herbal plant contains antibacterial agent. The barberry herbal plant contains berbamine and berberine alkaloids which are very effective against against Streptococcus, Staphyloccus, Salmonella, Eschorichia Coli and Shigella. The barberry herbal plant has antimicrobial properties that are particularly beneficial for the intestinal tract and skin. This herbal plant helps to decrease of the blood pressure and dilate blood vessels. Barberry ( other name is Mahonia) is effective medicine for chronic liver problems.

The Mahonia and Berberis species (respectively, Oregon Grape and Barberry) are very closely related, and herbalists and the homeopathic scientists often treat them like one herb. This two species are treated as same in this description.

The name of the Berberis come from Phoenician word ‘barbar’, it is meaning ‘glossy’ in mention to the glossy leaves. The American farmers often hate Barberry, because it can transmit a fungus to near wheat crops.

This herbal plant gets its name after name Bernard McMahon, an American horticulturist. The Mahonia plant is evergreen and has thorny leaves, but the stems lack thorns. Berberis shae is similar like Mahonia but more deciduous that has smooth leaves and thorny stems. Oregon Grape is often cultivated as it is an excellent xeriscape plant with yellow flowers, green leaves, and purplish berries. This herbal plant is often used instead for Goldenseal.

Keep in you mind: You should only use the dried plant, as the fresh root can be extremely purgative and cause sickness. You must not use this barberry herbal plant during pregnancy and also in hyperthyroid conditions. You must not use in cases of excessive flatulence. High doses from barberry herbal plant can cause lowered heart rate, vomiting and blood pressure.

Latin Name: Berberis vulgaris

Alternate Names: Daruharidra (Sanskrit), Rocky Mountain Grape, Oregon Grape Root, Pipperidge Bush, Mahonia, Sowberry, Holy Thorn, Oregon Grape, Jaundice Berry, Berberry,

Family: BERBERIDACEAE

Useful part of the Barberry: root bark, root, rhizome berries, bark of stem. Several herbalists use also the leaves for teas and etc.

The main natural herbal remedies of Barberry: Tonic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Alterative, Bitter Tonic, Anthelmintic, Digestive Tonic, Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Diuretic, Hepatic, Galactagogue, Laxative, Immune Stimulant, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Siliagogue, Amoebicidal, Liver Tonic, Thyroid Stimulant.

Main application of the Barberry medical herbal : Acne, Arthritis, Hypothyroid, Cholera, Boils, Herpes, Debility, Conjunctivitis, Amoebas, Diabetes, Eczema, Dysentery, Fever, Edema, Gastritis, Gallstones, Giardia, Gastroenteritis, Hepatitis, Kidney Stones, Bloodshot Eyes, Candida, Hangovers, Jaundice, Malaria, Liver Stagnation, Salmonella, Psoriasis, Shigella, Scrofula, Sore Spleen Enlargement, Throat, Syphilis, Staphylococcus,

How can you prepare, eat, drink or buy Barberry herbal plant : You can make tea or buy herbal tincture and capsules in any herbal shops or stores.

The most common situation when you can use Barberry herbal medicine: Wounds, Itchy Skin, Conjunctivitis, Boils, Sore Throat, Pyorrhea,

The most common applications of Barberry: You can use this herbal plant as compress for the bloodshot eyes and very good eyewash for infections such as conjunctivitis. You can use Berries as gargle for sore throat. This herbal plant is very useful as a mouthwash or applies directly to gums for pyorrhea. Use as salve or wash for boils, itchy skin and wounds.

Culinary uses of Barberry herbal plant: This herbal plant can be cooked, made syrup into and jams, and candied. You can also eat the raw Berries and also you can use the Berries juice instead for lemon juice.

Flavour of the Barberry herbal plant: Cold, Bitter.

The main effective agent of the Barberry herbal plant: Resin, chelidonic acid, tannins. alkaloids (oxyacanthine, berbamine, berberine,). Berries herbal plant are rich in vitamin C.

If we speak about the Barberry we think the following species Berberis aqilfolia, Berberis repens, Berberis vulgaris, Berberis pinnata, Berberis nervosa and other Berberis species as Mahonia nervose, Mahonia aquilfolium, Mahonia pinnata, Mahonia

This delicious and unique spice is also a very healthy curative herbal plant. This herbal plant is the basic material of the Greek and Arabic culinary arts. You can find lot of drink which is made with Anise(uzo and ciporo).

The anise herbal plant has lot of different healthy effect. For example if you are in cold or flu you can use the anise like a natural medicine against of the dry cough etc.

The genus name Pimpinella is thought to be derived from the Latin bipinnula, or bipinnate, as the leaves are arranged symmetrically on both sides. It was first cultivated in ancient Egypt and later by the Greeks. The Shakers grew Anisee as an important cash crop.

Anise

Latin Name: Pimpinella aniseum

Alternate Names: Huei-hsiang (Chinese)

Family: APIACEAE

Useful part of the Anise: Seeds.

The main natural herbal remedies of Anise: Antispasmodic, Stomach Tonic Stimulant, Carminative, Expectorant, Digestive Tonic, Galactagogue, Aromatic, Parturient, Aperient, , Aphrodisiac, Tonic.

Main application of the Anise medical herbal: Hiccups, Bloating, Catarrh, Nausea, Bronchitis, Colic, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Halitosis, Asthma, Dysmenorrhea, Indigestion, Whooping Cough, Cough.

How can you prepare, eat, drink or buy Anise herbal plant: You can make tea from anise and you can buy also tincture, capsules, cough syrups and lozenges in any herbal shops, herbal stores and pharmacy.

The most common situation when you can use Anise herbal medicine: Scabies, Nightmares Lice,

The most common applications of Anise: Use as cologne. Anisee is added to cattle feed as it increases milk production. It is also used as mouse bait and fish lure. Stuff seeds in a sachet or add to sleep pillows to prevent nightmares. In India, Anisee water is used as cologne. Used to flavor unpleasant medicines. Also for toothpastes, mouthwashes and soaps. Essential oil is used to prevent and treat lice and scabies.

Other uses of Anise herbal plant: Fresh leaf can be used in salads. Improves the taste of other medicines, breads, cakes, cookies, fruit, tomato sauce, and pickles. Eat seeds after a meal to aid digestion. Mustaceum is an after dinner digestive cake flavored with Anisee. Alcoholic beverages (Pernod, Raki, Aguardiente, Uzo, Aniseette, Kummel, Ojen). It is often the herb used to flavor licorice candy.

Flavour of the Anise herbal plant: Sweet, Pungent, Warm.

The main effective agent of the Anise herbal plant: Essential oil (anethole, estragol, methyl chavicol), furano- coumarins, flavonoid glycosides, fatty acids, phytoestrogens, starch, protein, choline, mucilage.