http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Mustard, one of the oldest herbs, dating back 3000 years ago, was initially grown in China, and appeared in Europe in the 13th century. The name, ‘mustard’, derives from the Latin word ‘mustum’ which means ‘must’. Mustard appears under 3 dif... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656950_17.html 06th October 2008 Lavender (lavandula officinalis) is grown for its leaves which contain essential oils and is used not only in medicine, but also in the perfume industry and in the alimentary industry. Herbaceous plant, lavender is a small shrub of Mediterranean origin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656949_23.html 06th October 2008 Nature is an ongoing source of products used in sustaining and improving health through cosmetic treatments. Such a herb is mullein. It is a herbaceous plant, bi-annual and is harvested from June to September, early in the morning when the flowers are fre... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656948_17.html 06th October 2008 Due to the strong pleasant smell of its leaves, laurel is one of the most loved herbs in Greece. It started to be used not only as an aromatic, but also as a treatment against intoxications. Apart from the symbols attributed to it (symbol of conqueror, of... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656947_17.html 06th October 2008 Native to central Europe, marigold takes its name from the first day of the Roman calendar – Kalendae – because of the fact that they bloom all year round. Marigold is a herb with a high stem and the active compounds found in marigold have the quality... http://www.articlealley.com/article_537969_17.html 15th May 2008 Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) has been known from the oldest of times because of its hemostatic effect, horsetail was considered “irreplaceably priceless”, especially in cases of bleedings and bladder problems. This herb cleanses toxins from inside th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_537968_17.html 15th May 2008 Known for its medical powers even from Antiquity, wild strawberry is a perennial herb from which only the leaves and the fruits are usable. It is pretty hard to pick but with a special taste and flavor, the herb represents an excellent remedy in the natur... http://www.articlealley.com/article_537966_17.html 15th May 2008 A very common medicinal herb, but so little known for its therapeutic uses, shepherd’s purse is used for treating muscle afflictions as well as adjusting blood circulation. Shepherd’s purse is a perennial herb which bears likenesses with the knapsac... http://www.articlealley.com/article_537965_17.html 15th May 2008 Native to central Europe, marigold takes its name from the first day of the Roman calendar – Kalendae – because of the fact that they bloom all year round. Marigold is a herb with a high stem and the active compounds found in marigold have the quality... http://www.articlealley.com/article_537964_17.html 15th May 2008 Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) has been known from the oldest of times because of its hemostatic effect, horsetail was considered “irreplaceably priceless”, especially in cases of bleedings and bladder problems. This herb cleanses toxins from inside th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_537963_17.html 15th May 2008 Wormwood is a rustic herb with light-yellow perfumed flowers. Only the leaves and the stalks are used for medicinal purposes. The herb contains volatile oil (thujone, tanacetone, azulene and cadinene) absinthine, bitterish glucose, absinthol, tannin, c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_512124_17.html 07th April 2008 Sea buckthorn – Hyppophae rhamnoides – has been known from Antiquity, and in China, for example, traditional medicine recommends this herb in treating digestion problems. Sea buckthorn is used in food industry, sylviculture, pharmacy, and its positive... http://www.articlealley.com/article_512098_23.html 07th April 2008 Rattle was used from ancient times because of its therapeutic powers and its large scale utility. Rattle is a herbaceous perennial plant with a straight woody stalk, with oval leaves and yellow flowers. The herb is used to prepare tea and the rattle o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_512097_23.html 07th April 2008 Buckthorn (Rhamnus Frangula) is a bush that can be found in everglades and groves. Because it contains glycosides and anthranoids with purgative effect, buckthorn has choleretic actions over the bile and relaxes the intestinal mussels. The fruits con... http://www.articlealley.com/article_512095_23.html 07th April 2008 Wormwood is a rustic herb with light-yellow perfumed flowers. Only the leaves and the stalks are used for medicinal purposes. The herb contains volatile oil (thujone, tanacetone, azulene and cadinene) absinthine, bitterish glucose, absinthol, tannin, c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_512094_17.html 07th April 2008 One of the oldest medicinal herbs, used by Greeks, Romans and Egyptians in medicine and cuisine, mint has sedative, cicatrizing and disinfectant properties and it is useful in cases of cold, constipation, indigestion, rheumatism, headaches, neuralgia, hyp... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498581_17.html 28th March 2008 Milfoil, “Achillea millefoilum”, came from Europe and western Asia. This herb has many medicinal uses and it is recommended in different illnesses of the stomach and intestines, like entero-colitis and gastritis. It calms the stomachal colics, helps t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498578_17.html 28th March 2008 One of the oldest medicinal herbs, used by Greeks, Romans and Egyptians in medicine and cuisine, mint has sedative, cicatrizing and disinfectant properties and it is useful in cases of cold, constipation, indigestion, rheumatism, headaches, neuralgia, hyp... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498571_17.html 28th March 2008 The shrub has a ramified crown, angular green long twigs, obtuse flowers and it is grown as a decorative plant (Jasminum fretticans), or for its industrial and medicinal uses. The flowers can be small or big, white with a nice perfume that increases in st... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498570_17.html 28th March 2008 The specialists recommend dandelion for treating liver diseases, even in extreme cases of cirrhosis. This herb is also used for pancreas, stomach, spleen and kidney afflictions. It is also used in cases of anemia and it can help reduce arterial tension. D... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498569_17.html 28th March 2008 Milfoil, “Achillea millefoilum”, came from Europe and western Asia. This herb has many medicinal uses and it is recommended in different illnesses of the stomach and intestines, like entero-colitis and gastritis. It calms the stomachal colics, helps t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498568_17.html 28th March 2008 Garlic is a plant native to Africa and central Asia. It was discovered and used by the ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Jews, Greeks and Romans. Garlic earned a renowned place in the modern natural medicine. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance when the popu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_486027_17.html 06th March 2008 Arnica Montana is a herb which has been used from the oldest of times to cure wounds. Starting in the 16th century this herb has been used In North America, Germany and Russia due to its anti-inflammatory and calming effects. It should not be confused wit... http://www.articlealley.com/article_486025_17.html 06th March 2008 Horseradish is rich in vitamins (vitamins B and vitamin C) and minerals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium) and has strong antibiotic properties. It is an expectorant, bronchodilatator, antibacterial, coronary vasodilatator, it increases the blood press... http://www.articlealley.com/article_486024_17.html 06th March 2008 In Greek myths this plant was associated with Dionysus (the god of feasts and wine). It is also said that intelligence came from the gods and reached the humans through a fennel stem. In the Middle Ages during the summer solstice this herb was placed by t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_486021_17.html 06th March 2008 Garlic is a plant native to Africa and central Asia. It was discovered and used by the ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Jews, Greeks and Romans. Garlic earned a renowned place in the modern natural medicine. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance when the popu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_486008_17.html 06th March 2008 Arnica Montana is a herb which has been used from the oldest of times to cure wounds. Starting in the 16th century this herb has been used In North America, Germany and Russia due to its anti-inflammatory and calming effects. It should not be confused wit... http://www.articlealley.com/article_486007_17.html 06th March 2008 Horseradish is rich in vitamins (vitamins B and vitamin C) and minerals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium) and has strong antibiotic properties. It is an expectorant, bronchodilatator, antibacterial, coronary vasodilatator, it increases the blood press... http://www.articlealley.com/article_486006_17.html 06th March 2008 In Greek myths this plant was associated with Dionysus (the god of feasts and wine). It is also said that intelligence came from the gods and reached the humans through a fennel stem. In the Middle Ages during the summer solstice this herb was placed by t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_486005_17.html 06th March 2008 Named scientifically as “Berberis Vulgaris”, the herb known as “barberry” is a thorny shrub with yellow flowers, small red fruits. It grows along with other shrubs at the edge of fields or forests. This herb is a little pretentious regarding th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_473698_17.html 13th February 2008 Butterbur (“Petasites officinalis”) is a perennial herb and grows on the fields of Europe, Asia and North America. It can reach considerable sizes; only one leaf can grow as wide as an umbrella. It blooms at the end of April and the roots bearing a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_473695_17.html 13th February 2008 Aloe vera gained worldwide recognition and has been intensively used from the oldest of times due to its extraordinary features. Just about every important civilization used it for its benefical effects over health and beauty. Egyptians would mix aloe wit... http://www.articlealley.com/article_473690_17.html 13th February 2008 Named scientifically as “Berberis Vulgaris”, the herb known as “Barberry” is a thorny shrub with yellow flowers, small red fruits. It grows along with other shrubs at the ed... http://www.articlealley.com/article_471935_17.html 11th February 2008 Spread throughout the world and known from Antiquity for its therapeutic usages, Chicory (Chihorium intybus) was used by the old Egyptians to treat the liver and gallbladder problems. They believed that the herb could purify the blood and elimin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_471934_17.html 11th February 2008 Butterbur (“Petasites officinalis”) is a perennial herb and grows on the fields of Europe, Asia and North America. It can reach considerable sizes; only one leaf can grow as ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_471932_17.html 11th February 2008 Aloe Vera gained worldwide recognition and has been intensively used from the oldest of times due to its extraordinary features. Just about every important civilization used it ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_471931_17.html 11th February 2008 Your favorite dress is superb, but a little bit� to small? It's time to take action fast and firmly against the unwanted kilograms! On this article, you can find a diet plan for just 7 days, which will make you look much better in the end.... http://www.articlealley.com/article_213688_28.html 17th September 2007