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Euphrasia officinalis is a small annual shrub not more than 8 inches (20cm) high, growing in the meadows and grass … More →

Echinacea angustifolia, E purpurea, E pallida, are plants native of North America, where they are known by names such as … More →

Angelica sinensis, A polymorpha, A acutiloba, are often collectively known as “Chinese angelica,” plants native of China, Korea and Japan. … More →

Harpagophytum procumbens is a plant with a large hooked claw-like fruit, hence the name, native of Africa and especially of … More →

Taraxacum officinale is a perennial shrub native of Europe, Asia and N Africa closely related to chicory and known by … More →

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Matricaria chamomilla is a common shrub widely distributed in many parts of the world, originating in southern Europe. Its active … More →

Uncaria tormentosa, known as “una de gato” is a climbing wood vine native of the Amazonian and Peruvian rain forest. … More →

Ruscus aculeatus is an evergreen shrub member of the Lily family, growing wild in the Mediterranean region. The plant contains … More →

Arctium lappa is a biannual shrub found in hilly or mountainous regions originally in N Asia. Other names are burr-wee, … More →