Materia Medica

Zea mays (Corn Silk), realistic botanical photo
Corn Silk (Zea mays) — Maize Silk, Corn Hair
A clear guide to corn silk from Zea mays, covering plant biology, traditional urinary use, preparation, research limits, interaction cautions and folklore. Read more...
Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — Wild Hydrangea, Seven Barks
A careful guide to Hydrangea arborescens covering root-bark tradition, urinary folklore, species identification, limited evidence and toxicity concerns. Read more...
Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) — Bearberry, Kinnikinnick
A guide to Arctostaphylos uva-ursi covering bearberry leaf, arbutin, traditional urinary use, short-term safety limits and urinary red flags. Read more...
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) — Sea Parsley, Love Parsley
A research-grounded guide to lovage (Levisticum officinale), covering culinary use, traditional urinary applications, coumarin chemistry, garden tradition, pregnancy cautions and photosensitivity. Read more...