Super Medicinal Plants

Scientific or Botanical Name: Tanacetum parthenium Feverfew is specifically native to the Balkan Peninsula, Anatolia and the Caucasus, but cultivation has spread the plant around the world and it is now common in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America and Chile.  Feverfew is a traditional medicinal herb, often grown solely for its pretty flowers, found in many old cottage gardens.  Earlier herbalists thought of it as "a general strengthener of the womb".  Numerous cultivars have been developed as garden ornamentals. Source: National Geographic The plant grows into a small  perennial bush with citrus-scented leaves, and there are numerous daisy-like flowers with bright-yellow centers. The plant spreads rapidly, and will cover a wide are after a few years. Feverfew prefers full sun and well-drainer soil, but tolerates a range of conditions. Flowers are daisy-like flowers, which bloom in summer, mean that feverfew is easily confused with similar ...

Scientific name: Melissa officinalis Lemon balm's species name, officinalis, indicates that the plant has long been an "official" herb of apothecaries. Its genus name, Melissa, derives from melisso-phyllon, a Greek term meaning "bee leaf". Anyone who has grow lemon balm knows that bees are very attracted tot his plant; it fairly hums with bee activity. Camouflaging its potent medicinal actions in sweet-scented leaves, lemon balm is considered one of the most important members of the large mint family. It is a features remedy for heart disease (and heartache), depression and anxiety, nervous disorders, and a host of viral and bacterial infections. 

Scientific name: Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago media Also knows as:  piharatamo, plantain, plataggine, shazenshi, groblad                                                        

Scientific name: Origanum spp. Fuente:  www.foodiefriendsfridaydailydish.com The genus name, Origanum, and common name oregano derive from the Greek words oros and ganos, meaning "joy of the mountain", in reference to the plant's beuty and mountainous origins.