Juniper, Juniperus communis Juniper Berries Juniper berries are best known for their use in the flavoring of gin, and in medieval times, the berries were used in Scotland to flavor whisky. This simple tincture may have been used as a pleasant way to administer the medicinal benefits of juniper. Juniper berries may have aided in digestion and treated various stomach ailments. In ancient Egypt, a papyrus dating back to 1500 BC contained a recipe using Juniper berries to cure tapeworm...

Mugwort, Artemis vulgaris Mugwort is a powerful medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in tradition and folk medicine worldwide....

Calendula: Calendula officinalis   Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has a long history as a medicinal plant and has been used for...