Scientific name: Azadirachta indica Other names: Margosa tree, Indian lilac, Nimtree Family: Meliaceae Habitat: Neem is said to be native to the Indian subcontinent, specifically India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is also cultivated in many tropical and… Read More »Neem
Overview Lemongrass, also known as Cymbopogon citratus, is a versatile herb that has been used for centuries for its medicinal and culinary properties. This herb is native to Asia, Africa, and South America and is widely cultivated for its essential… Read More »Lemon Grass Uses and Benefits
Latin Name: Petiveria alliacea Family: Phytolaccaceae Synonyms: Mapa graveolens Vell., P. corrientina Rojas, P. foetida Salisb., P. graveolens (Vell.) Stellfeld, P. hexandria, P. paraguayensis Common Names: Anamu, Apacin, Apacina, Apazote de Zorro, Aposin, Aveterinaryte, Calauchin, Congo root, Emeruaiuma, Garlic weed,… Read More »Anamu (Guinea Hen Weed) Benefits and Uses
This is from a research paper from the Cameroon looking at local herbs used for as malaria remedy. Researchers: Focho, D. A.1, Ndam, W. T.1 and Fonge, B. A.2 1. Department of Plant Biology, University of Dschang, P. O. Box… Read More »Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Treatment of Malaria in Cameroon
This is a list of plants and their medicinal use. Compile by George Wooten (Botanist), ©1998-2008
Overview of Calotropis procera Name: Apple of Sodom (Sodom’s Milkweed) Latin Name: Calotropis procera Other Names: Sodom Apple, Stabragh, Kapok Tree, King’s Crown, Rubber Bush, Rubber Tree, Calotropis, Auricula Tree, Cabbage Tree, Calotrope, Camel Tree, Dead Sea Fruit, Desert Wick,… Read More »Apple of Sodom (Sodom’s Milkweed) Medicinal Plant
Latin Name: Leucophyllum frutescens Family: Scrophulariaceae Common Names: Cenizo de Monterrey, Monterey Pigweed, Barometer Bush, Ash Plant, Cenizo, Texas Ranger, Texas Silver Leaf, Purple Sage Habitat & Description The Ash is a medium-sized shrub with a compact shape, delicate silver… Read More »Cenizo de Monterrey (Ash of Monterrey) Medicinal Plant
Castor Plant Summary Scientific Name: Ricinus Communis Family Name: Euphorbiaceae Other Names: Castor, Castor Bean, Palma Christi, Ricin, Wonder Tree, Krapata, Djarak, Reer, Mexico Seed, Castor Oil Plant, Castor Oil Bush Habitat: Common in distributed areas and waste land. The… Read More »Castor Plant / Castor Oil Benefits & Uses
Lady’s Slipper’s Herb Summary Ladies’ Slipper: Natural order, Orchidaceae. Latin Name: Cypripedium Pubescens. Common Names: Yellow moccasin flower, American Valerian, Umbel, Noah’s Ark, nerve root. Habitat: North America, in rich woods and meadows, flowering in May and June. It grows… Read More »Lady’s Slippers Plant – It’s Benefits & Many Uses
Bitter Apple Summary Scientific Name: Solanum incanum Synonymns: Solanum incanum, Solanum sanctum, Solanum esculentum, Solanum subexarmatum, Solanum delagoense, Solanum beniense Common Names: Intobo, Umucucu (Rwanda); Ndula (Kihene), Bwantula, Bwanhula, Mtula (Mizaramo), Ntufululu (Kibende), Hnyanya-mvitu (Kirufiji), Mtula (Kisambaa), Nangali (Kifiome), Mdangu… Read More »Solanum Incanum (Bitter Apple)
Mimosa Plant Summary Scientific Name: Mimosa pudica Other Names: Touch me not, Live and Die, Shame Plant, Humble Plant Habitat: Africa, Caribbean, Tropical America and Australia, also found in India. Commonly distributed in open-spaces, especially road side, cultivated land, and… Read More »Mimosa Pudica – Sensitive Plant – Benefits and Uses
The Oregan Grape falls into the category of alterative. It belongs to the order Berberidaceae. Latin name: Berberis Aquifolium. Synonyms: (or common names) Rocky Mountain grape, Holly leaved barberry, California barberry and Trailing mahonia. Habitat: Grows along the western coast… Read More »Oregon Grape Root Benefits and Uses