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Healing herbs have been around since the dawn of civilization. They are affordable, easily accessible, and available almost everywhere. Today herbal remedies are an essential part of natural medicine.

The main goal of this web site is to give as much information about medicinal herbs as possible. What are these herbs? How do they look? Are they safe? What do they do to our bodies? Can they be grown at home? When and how do you use them?

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Figwort (Scrophularia), Xuan shen

Figwort

Figwort (Scrophularia), Xuan shen in China. Alternating leaves with ragged edges. Flowers look like little open mouths. Square stem....
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)

Myrrh

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha). Myrrh is the resinous sap that oozes from fissures or wounds on the bark of a small, thorny, sturdy tree. The tree grows up to 5 m high, and can be identified...
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Skullcap

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora, Scutellaria agustifolia, Scutellaria elliptica, Scutellaria galericulata, Scutellaria incana, Scutellaria laterifolia, Scutellaria nervosa, Scutellaria ovata, Scutellaria resinosa). 350 species. Small plant, 6-18” high. Blue/lavender flowers. In mint family - hairy, square stems, opposite leaves, heartshaped at the base with scalloped...