Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Subfamily: Rosoideae Tribe: Sanguisorbeae Subtribe: Agrimoniinae Genus: Agrimonia The herb Agrimony has the scientific name of Agremonis and belongs to the family Rosaceae among a genus of about 12 to 15 species of herbaceous perennial flowering…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Vitex Species: V. agnus-castus Binomial name: Vitex agnus-castus Over 2000 years ago a plant known as Agnos was described by the Greeks of the ancient time, and continued to be quite common throughout the Renaissance…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Aquifoliales Family: Aquifoliaceae Genus: LLex Species: L. Paraguariensis Yerba Mate is also known as LLex Paraguariensis, belonging to the family Aquifoliaceae. It is an evergreen plant and its leaves are used in making a drink called Yerba mate. It has medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, Diuretic,…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Achillea Yarrow is also known as Achille, Achillea Millofolium, Milfoil, Achillea Lanulosa, Blood Wort, Nose Bleed, Thousand Weed, and Common Yarrow. It is a flowering plant and its parts seen above the ground are used in making medicines. It is an erect, herbaceous…
An immediate precursor of the monoamine neurotransmitter serotonin is called 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan). In the regulation of moods, appetite, and body temperature, Serotonin plays a vital role. Many disparate conditions like depression are linked and connected with the deficiency of serotonin. Other conditions like Anxiety, Suicidal Tendency, Violent Behavior, PMS, Compulsive Gambling, Insomnia, Affective disorder (seasonal),…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Artimisia Species: A. Absinthium The Wormwood plant is also known as Absinth, Common Wormwood, Ajenjo, Absinthii Herba, Alvine, Green Ginger, and Grand Wormwood. With fibrous roots, it is a herbaceous perennial plant. Commercially, it is available in capsule form, as an essential…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Fagales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Quercus Species: Q. Alba White oak, also known as Quercus Alba, and belonging to the family Fagaceae, is Commonly used in furniture manufacturing. It is popular for the shade it provides, because of its large size. It is a strong, beautiful, large,…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Agropyron Species: A. Cristatuml Wheatgrass is a food that is prepared by the cotyledons of the wheat plant. Wheatgrass is also known as Couch Grass, Dog Grass, Durfa Grass, and Agropyron. Its roots and rhizomes are used in making medicines. It is…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Nasturtium Species: N. Officinal The Watercress plant is also known as Nasturtium Officinale. It is a perennial plant and botanically related to Radish, Garden Cress, Wasabi, and Mustard. Watercress is also known as Berros, Agriao, Cresson, Jal-Halim, and Indian cress. It is…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brasicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Nasturtium Species: E. Japonicum The Wasabi plant is also known as Namida, Bergestockrose, and Japanese Horseradish. Every part of the plant is very useful. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This plant reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer. It has a…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brasicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Nasturtium Species: E. Japonicum Valerian is a flowering perennial herb. It is also known as all-heal, Baldrain, Garden Heliotrope, Garden Valerian, Common Valerian, and Fragrant valerian. An extract of its flower was used as a scent in the 16th Century. In Herbal…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Ericales Family: Ericaceae Genus: Arctostaphylos Species: A. Uva-Ursi Uva ursi plant is also known as Pinemat Manzanita, Bearberry, Hog Berry, Mountain Box, Arberry, Mountain Cranberry, and Kinnikinnick. It is a woody ground cover shrub. In gardens, it is an attractive evergreen plant and is also used…