Also known as: Salvia Officinalis, Sauge des Prairies, Feuille de la Bergère, Herbe Sacré

     Also known as: Rosa Canina, Dog Rose, Hipberry, Rosier de Provence

     Treasured by ancient Roman and Greek physicians, the fruits of the rose plant containing its seeds are used to make herbal teas, syrups, oils and vitamin compounds for medical purposes.

     Native to Europe and western Asia, Rose Hips are an exceptional source of natural C vitamin, species growing in mountain areas such as Rosa Alpina being the absolute champions of vitamin C content, in the vegetal world.

     Also known as: Primula Officinalis, English Cowslip, Herbe de Saint Paul, Butter Rose

     Used in the old days for strengthening the nerves and relieving insomnia and restlessness, Primrose is a spring medicinal plant with a gentle scent similar to Freesia’s. The leaves contain a considerable quantity of vitamin C and the roots have a powerful smell due to volatile oils, recommending Primrose as an invigorating remedy for respiratory problems.

     Also known as: Potentilla Anserina, Anserine, Bec d’Ole, Goose Grass

     Perennial edible plant, Potentilla is an herb containing chemical substances called tannins with drying effect on the tissues, reducing skin inflammatory processes. A distilled water of the herb was in the old days used as a cosmetic lotion for removing spots, freckles and pimples.

     Alternative names: Mentha Piperita, Herba Menthae, Yerba Buena, Field Mint

     Also known as: Leonurus Cardiaca, Lion’s Tail, Oreille de Lion, Herbe Piquante

     Alternative names: Silybum marianum, Chardon de Marie, Silymarin, Épine Blanche

     Originary of Southern Europe and Asia, Milk Thistle was cultivated in early times, in monastery gardens, for its miraculous anti-toxic properties. One of the most powerful natural remedies against liver disorders, including hepatic damage triggered by chemicals or poisoning (alcohol, heavy metals, etc.), Milk Thistle gets his name from the milky fluid released by broken leaves.

     Also known as: Marjorana hortensis, Origan des Jardins, Gartenmajoran, Marubaka, Origanum Majorana

     Also known as:  Tillia tomentosa, Hungarian Silver Linden, Lime Tree, Tileul des Bois

     Associated by astrologers with the Moon, Linden Tree was used by ancient healers to transfer the diseases of humans and in ancient Christianity, the Linden wood was considered holy (Lignum Sacrum). In the Polish folklore there is still now the belief that a Linden tree planted in front of the house, protects the family from evil spirits, while bringing luck and peace.

     Also known as: Glycyrrhiza glabra, Bois Doux, Racine Douce, Zhi Gan Cao

     Herb used in the traditional Chinese medicine for harmonizing the 12 meridians, Licorice is native of Asia and southern Europe. Flavoring agent for tobacco, Licorice is also found in foods (especially sweets and candies), beverages (liqueurs) and hair products (shampoos for reducing hair oiliness).