Thyme (Common Thyme) ~ Thymus vulgaris
Thyme (Common Thyme) Latin name: Family: Lamiacea Part used: leaves, flowers Habitat: Mediterranean region; wild thyme is native to Britain and Europe …
Crampbark ~ Viburnum opulus
Crampbark Latin name: Viburnum opulus Family: Caprifoliaceae Part used: bark Habitat: Europe, Britain, America Main constituents: Hydroquinones (arbutin, methylarbutin), coumarins (scopoline), tannins …
Lemongrass ~ Cymbopogon flexuosus
Lemongrass Latin name: Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian, native to India) and C. citrates (West Indian, native to southern India and Ceylon) Family: …
Calamus ~ Acorus calamus
Calamus (aka. Sweet Flag) Latin name: Acorus calamus Family: Araceae Part used: root Habitat: Russia, China, India, North America, other Northern regions, …
Calamus ~ Acorus calamus
Calamus (aka. Sweet Flag) Latin name: Acorus calamus Family: Araceae Part used: root Habitat: Russia, China, India, North America, other Northern regions, …
Caraway ~ Carum carvi
Caraway Latin name: Carum carvi Family: Umbelliferae Part used: fruit (seeds) Habitat: native to Europe, Asia, and N. Africa; widely cultivated Main …
Pennyroyal ~ Mentha pulegium
Pennyroyal Latin name: Mentha pulegium Family: Labiatae Part used: herb Habitat: common in Britain, France, and Germany Main constituents: volatile oil, bitters, …
Rose ~ Rosa gallica, canina, other spp.
Rose Latin name: Rosa gallica, canina, other spp. Family: Rosaceae Part used: flowers, hips Habitat: indigenous to Europe; cultivated throughout the world …
Gum Benzoin ~ Styrax benzoin
Gum Benzoin Latin name: Styrax benzoin Family: Styraceae Part used: balsamic resin Habitat: Sumatra, Java, Siam Main constituents: benzoic acid, vanillin, cinnamic …
Cyperus ~ Cyperus rotundus
Cyperus Latin name: Cyperus rotundus Family: Cyperaceae Part used: rhizome Habitat: throughout world Main constituents: cyperine Energetics: pungent, bitter, astringent, sl. sweet …