by Patrizia Bronzi | Sep 28, 2024 | herb blog
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,...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Aug 17, 2024 | herb blog
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...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Mar 3, 2024 | herb blog
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...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Feb 21, 2024 | herb blog
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...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Feb 7, 2024 | herb blog
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...
by Patrizia Bronzi | Feb 2, 2024 | herb blog
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,...