Herbal Blog

Welcome to Patrizia’s Herbal Blog, sharing the love of all things herbal. Information about herbs, and health.

This blog is intended for educational purposes only and it’s not meant to replace professional healthcare advice.

Immortality Herb

by Patrizia Bronzi | October 2, 2025 | herb blog | 0 Comments

Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) Have you ever come across a herb that seems to do a little bit of everything—calm your nerves, boost your energy, support your heart, and even help with longevity? Meet Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum), often called...

Dandelion

by Patrizia Bronzi | July 23, 2025 | herb blog | 0 Comments

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Parts used: Root, Leaf, FlowerFamily: AsteraceaeEnergetics: Cool and dry | Bitter tonic | Mildly relaxing | Vital stimulant A Resilient and Nourishing Herbal Ally Dandelion is one of the most familiar and widespread...

Teasel

by Patrizia Bronzi | July 8, 2025 | herb blog | 0 Comments

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum, D. sativus, D. sylvestris) Restore What Is Broken Botany & Identification Teasel belongs to the genus Dipsacus, family Caprifoliaceae (formerly Dipsacaceae). It is a biennial plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, naturalized in other...

Rosemary

by Patrizia Bronzi | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

(Salvia rosmarinus, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) A resinous, aromatic, woody shrub from the Mint family (Lamiaceae), rosemary features narrow, fragrant leaves and abundant pale blue to violet flowers. Native to Mediterranean Europe, it is easy to grow from...

Sticky Hop Bush

by Patrizia Bronzi | September 28, 2024 | herb blog | 0 Comments

Dodonaea viscosa | Family: Sapindaceae This hardy shrub, native to Australia, is notable for its vibrant seed capsules and has various traditional uses. Distribution Found across all Australian states and territories, Dodonaea viscosa has seven recognized subspecies,...

Field Scabious | Devil’s Bit

by Patrizia Bronzi | August 17, 2024 | herb blog | 0 Comments

Scabiosa spp. | Family: Caprifoliaceae Scabiosa atropurpurea, a species that grows wild in many parts of South Australia, a hardy perennial that thrives in various regions. This plant produces conspicuous and attractive blooms in the summer, making it a common sight...

Bacopa

by Patrizia Bronzi | March 3, 2024 | herb blog | 0 Comments

Bacopa Monnieri. Family: Plantaginaceae Bacopa, a perennial creeping herb, thrives in damp soils and marshes across the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and other tropical regions like Madagascar, the Caribbean, South America, and Hawaii. A small succulent plant...

Catnip

by Patrizia Bronzi | February 21, 2024 | herb blog | 0 Comments

Nepata cataria | Family Lamiaceae Nepeta cataria, a well-established medicinal herb, stands distinguished among its counterparts like N. mussinii (syn. N. racemosa), N. nervosa, N. grandiflora, and N. x faassenii, which primarily serve as ornamental additions to...

Boneset

by Patrizia Bronzi | February 7, 2024 | herb blog | 0 Comments

Eupatorium perfoliatum | Family: Asteraceae Having grown and utilized Boneset for numerous years, I highly recommend it as a must-have remedy for the flu season. Its efficacy in alleviating body aches caused by viruses, especially those accompanied by neurological...

Umckaloabo

by Patrizia Bronzi | February 2, 2024 | herb blog | 0 Comments

Pelargonium sidoides | South African Geranium | Family: Geraniaceae Traditional Uses: Indigenous people of South Africa traditionally used Pelargonium sidoides roots for various ailments, including diarrhea, colic, gastritis, tuberculosis, cough, hepatic disorders,...