Materia Medica

Elecampane (Inula helenium) — Horseheal, Elf Dock, Scabwort
A guide to Inula helenium covering elecampane root identification, traditional respiratory and digestive use, preparation, research limits, allergy and safety. Read more...
Hops (Humulus lupulus) — Common Hop, European Hop
A guide to Humulus lupulus covering brewing, traditional calming use, sleep research, phytoestrogenic constituents and sedation safety. Read more...
Neem (Azadirachta indica) — Indian Lilac, Margosa
A careful guide to Azadirachta indica covering neem's traditional uses, plant-part differences, external applications, neem-oil poisoning risk, pregnancy and child safety. Read more...