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Its effectiveness has never been reliably proven or disproven since controlled studies have not been carried out. * Rheum palmatum , known as Turkey rhubarb , Chinese rhubarb , ornamental rhubarb , and East Indian rhubarb , is a plant in the family Polygonaceae...

The root is analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, tonic. * The common name of bugbane is in reference to the odoriferous insect repellant properties of this plant.

1972, Qureshi & Chaudhri, l.c. (Fig. * The root is analgesic, antibacterial, antiperiodic, antiviral, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, tonic. Sepals petaloid, soon deciduous.

It merits consideration for cultivation in forest areas. * Aristolochia serpentaria is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae (birthwort) family. * The Virginia snakeroot is attracting increasing interest for its medicinal virtues...

* A perennial weed, to most, with long curly leaves; develops a deep taproot; seed turns brown and remains conspicuous in winter; birdfood, native to Europe and Asia and common in North America.

* Sow the seed in March/April in a greenhouse only just covering the seed. Peruviana (Cape Gooseberry), easily identifiable by the larger, bright orange to red papery covering over its fruit, which resemble Chinese lanterns .

* A perennial with tubular reddish-purple flowers in small terminal clusters; native to Europe, North Africa, and Siberia. * A fine yellow dye is obtained from the juice of the plant, it is very durable.

The young shoots can also be cooked and used as a potherb. The North American populations may, however, be naturalised from early human introduction. The aromatic leaves have a very nice flavour that is somewhat liquorice-like.

* Linseed has a long history of medicinal use, its main effects being as a laxative and expectorant that soothes irritated tissues, controls coughing and relieves pain. The seed, or the oil from the seed are normally used.

* Sow seed early spring in a rich compost in a greenhouse, placing 2 - 3 seeds in each pot. * Echinocystis lobata is an annual vine that produces stems that can be as long as 8 m (26 ft) and which climb, with the help of coiling, branched tendrils, over...

Their addition to the diet aids the digestion and so they are often used in small quantities as a flavouring, especially with fatty foods. * Artemisia vulgaris ( mugwort or common wormwood ) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have...

* Many Adenophora species have been used in traditional Chinese medicine. * Performs better than Campanula in Southern gardens. * Prefers well-drained soil. * Adenophora (Lilyleaf Ladybell) is a genus of flowering plant within the family Campanulaceae.

It can be drunk hot or cold. It was formerly very popular either on its own or added to China tea, having a peculiar delicacy and aroma. * A refreshing tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems.

Sweet and pleasantly flavoured. It is grown for its fleshy hypocotyl (a fused hypocotyl and taproot), which is used as a root vegetable and a medicinal herb. In the 1990s, a quick expansion of cultivated land with maca was seen.

* The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Panax ginseng for lack of stamina. * Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides.

* This is the white flowering form. All spikes of purple flowers appear in July and August. It thrives in full sun in ordinary garden soil. * The plant is said to be extremely efficacious when used as a local application in the treatment of sore throats...

* So called because the roots were once ground for snuff. * Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. * The leaves are used as an insect repellent. Ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine.

* The seed contains arctiin, this excites the central nervous system producing convulsions an increase in respiration and later paralysis. This plant is native to Europe, but is now widespread throughout most of the United States as a common weed.

* Sow the seed in March/April in a greenhouse only just covering the seed. Peruviana (Cape Gooseberry), easily identifiable by the larger, bright orange to red papery covering over its fruit, which resemble Chinese lanterns .

* Yarrow has a high reputation and is widely employed in herbal medicine, administered both internally and externally. * Yarrow has also been used as a food, and was very popular as a vegetable in the 17th century.

* The bright yellow flowers are a common sight in summer meadows. * Ranunculus acris is one of the more common buttercups across Europe and temperate Eurasia . It is a naturalized species and often a weed in parts of North America, but it is probably...

About 35 kilos of oil can be extracted from 1 hectare of the plant (yielding 2,500 kilos of flowers and 25,000 kilos of herbage). The whole plant contains substances that are toxic to cockroaches.

They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight. Most species will grow well in the rock garden.

It is still used in Mexico and Guatemala, with the seeds sometimes ground, while whole seed is used for nutritious drinks and as a food source. The seed can be ground into a meal and made into bread, biscuits, cakes etc, usually in a mix with cereal flours.

* Cumin is an aromatic, astringent herb that benefits the digestive system and acts as a stimulant to the sexual organs. * Cumin's distinctive flavor and strong, warm aroma are due to its essential oil content.

Flowers are followed by a fragile, plumed seedhead. A cold infusion of the plant can be used as a lotion on swollen knees and ankles. * A slender-stemmed, sometimes creeping, semi-woody perennial that may attain a length of 10-12 ft.

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .