Botanical Name Family Guttiferae [Hypericaceae] Hypericum perforatum Common Names Hardhay, Amber, Goatweed, Klamath Weed, Tipton Weed, St. John's Word, St. Johnswort, Witches' Herb, Y Fendigedig (Welsh), Balm of Warrior's Wounds, … [Read more...]
Rose
Botanical and Common Names Family Rosaceae Rosa species R. canina (Wild Rose, Dog Rose, Rose Hip, Brier Hip, Hip, Brier Rose, Eglantine Gall, Hogseed, Dog-berry, Sweet Brier, Witches’ Brier, Hep Tree, Hip Fruit, Hop Fruit, Hipberries) … [Read more...]
Lavender
Botanical Names Family Labiatae Lavandula officinalis syn. Lavandula angustifolia Common Names Garden Lavender, French Lavender, True Lavender, Aljucema (Spanish) Cautions Avoid high doses during pregnancy as it is a uterine … [Read more...]
Feverfew
Botanical and Common Names Family Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) Chrysanthemum parthenium syn. Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew, Featherfew, Featherfoil, Midsummer Daisy) Spanish: Altamisa Mexicana, Santa Maria, Yerba de Santa … [Read more...]