medicinal plants | The Apothecary Box

Apr 12, 20222 min read

Boswellia serrata

Frankincense Burseraceae Actions: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent Qualities: Cooling, drying Affinities: Skin, immune system...

Mar 14, 20222 min read

Allium sativum

Garlic Amaryllidaceae Actions: Blood cholesterol normaliser, hypotensive, antimicrobial, anticatarrhal, expectorant Qualities: heating,...

Jan 12, 20222 min read

Achillea millefolium

This herb, commonly known as yarrow, is one of the first to be studied, thanks to the alphabetical ordering if its scientific name. It is...

Nov 29, 20212 min read

Aesculus hippocastanum

Sapindaceae Other names: horse chestnut Medicinal Actions: vasodilator, astringent, anti-oedema, anti-inflammatory Qualities: soothing,...

Jul 1, 20211 min read

Alchemilla vulgaris

Rosaceae Other names: lion's foot Medicinal Actions: astringent/styptic, haemostatic, menstrual regulator, strong diuretic,...

Jun 1, 20211 min read

Taraxacum officinale

Asteraceae Other names: Dandelion, piss-en-lit, clockflower Medicinal Actions: diuretic, cholagogue Qualities: cooling, drying...

May 29, 20211 min read

Trifolium pratense

Fabaceae Other names: Red Clover, Meadow Trefoil Medicinal Actions: lymphatic eliminative, alterative, hypnotic/nervine (mild) Qualities:...

May 29, 20211 min read

Galium aparine

Rubiaceae Other names: Cleavers, Clivers, Goose Grass, Sweetheart, Bed Straw Medicinal Actions: alterative, anti-inflammatory, lymphatic...

May 28, 20212 min read

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