Materia Medica

Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh), realistic botanical photo
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) — Squaw Root, Papoose Root
Blue Cohosh Caulophyllum thalictroides Materia Medica: botanical identification and poisonous seed structures, historic Eclectic root preparation formulas, modern neonatal cardiovascular safety findings, woodland cultivation and propagation, folklore, and strict species... Read more...
Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Lotus), realistic botanical photo
Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) — Egyptian Blue Lotus, Sacred Blue Lily
Egyptian Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea/N. nouchali var. caerulea) complete Materia Medica: correct taxonomic status, distinctions from true lotus and other water lilies, five botanical and aroma preparations, aquatic cultivation, chemistry,... Read more...
Verbena hastata (Blue Vervain), realistic botanical photo
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) — Swamp Verbena, Wild Hyssop
Blue Vervain Verbena hastata Materia Medica preserving original species-specific folk-herbal research and cautions; adding accurate wetland plant identification, five measured preparations, growing and propagating, ecological value and clarification of European... Read more...
Peumus boldus (Boldo), realistic botanical photo
Boldo (Peumus boldus) — Boldo Leaf
Boldo (Peumus boldus) complete Materia Medica: proper leaf identification and Indian-boldo distinction, EMA-documented adult leaf-infusion and dry extract amounts, five botanical/household preparations, essential-oil chemistry, cultivation and Chilean history. Read more...
Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset), realistic botanical photo
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) — Thoroughwort, Feverwort
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Materia Medica: perfoliate-leaf identification, historical feverwort tea and tincture formats, measured botanical and garden preparations, modern safety evidence, rain-garden growing and North American herbal folklore. Read more...
Borago officinalis (Borage), realistic botanical photo
Borage (Borago officinalis) — Starflower, Bee Bread
Borage (Borago officinalis) Materia Medica: retained original culinary and toxicology research, precise identity, PA-containing herb versus certified PA-free GLA seed oil, five household seed-oil and botanical craft recipes, cultivation, conservation... Read more...
Boswellia serrata Indian frankincense original botanical visualization: serrated pinnate leaves, peeling bark and golden resin
Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) — Indian Frankincense, Salai
Boswellia serrata (Sallaki / Indian Frankincense) Materia Medica: separate from Arabian frankincense species, resin and boswellic-acid identification, five precise topical/aromatic/extraction preparation methods, knee-osteoarthritis study doses, sustainable resin harvest and historical... Read more...
Agathosma betulina (Buchu), realistic botanical photo
Buchu (Agathosma betulina) — Round-Leaf Buchu
Buchu (Agathosma betulina) Materia Medica: precise round-leaf identification, contrast with A. crenulata, five measured herb and botanical recipes, urinary tradition and evidence limits, Cape fynbos cultivation, volatile constituents and Khoi-San... Read more...
Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed), realistic botanical photo
Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus) — Virginia Bugleweed, Water Horehound
Virginia Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus) Bacopa-format Materia Medica: correct wetland identification and look-alikes, five historical/garden preparation methods, evidence-specific thyroid discussion, cultivation, safety and regional folklore. Read more...
Petasites hybridus (Butterbur), realistic botanical photo
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) — Sweet Coltsfoot, Pestilence Wort
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) Materia Medica retains earlier detailed research and references while reorganizing into 18 Bacopa-standard sections, adding five safe botanical recipes, native range, cultivation, propagation, poison-alkaloid context and medieval... Read more...
Original Roosters Peacock botanical visualization of the European elderberry Sambucus nigra mature fruiting shrub and pinnate serrated leaves
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) — European Elder, Black Elder
A comprehensive European elderberry (Sambucus nigra) materia medica: botanical identification and look-alikes, cooked berry syrup, old-fashioned elder rob, compote, drinks, natural dye, ingredients, modern research, cultivation, gathering and storage, cyanogenic-glycoside... Read more...