Latin name: Hypericum perforata
Common name: St.Johns Wort

"The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has developed thisfact sheet on the use of St. John's for depression..." It says so on one of THEIR PAGES and more or less continues to point there is no real use proven in this plant. I can say nothing about depression, for I never had to treat it, but I would say that plant is nr.1 in treating any skin damages, from burns to scratches, even deeper wounds, and after treatment there are never any scars left. It is also good for coughs, specially bronchitis. I never used it any other way than in olive oil, and made by myself. That way I can always tell of its quality, and I may say I was never disappointed in it.

Latin Name: Viburnum Opulus
Common Name: High Cranberry

A homeopathic ingredient for the symptomatic relief of menstrual discomfort, pain, cramps and associated bloating. It is good for treatment of any stomach pain and cramps.

Latin Name: Ruta Graveolens
Common Name: rue, bitter herb

Used for tendon, bone, and joint pain, strained muscles and tendons weakness, burning, stinging pains, eye injuries, sciatica, sharp back spasms, ganglion cysts, tennis elbow, eyestrain, and bruises due to falls or blows. It can also be used when having chills and shiverings, and for ear pain treatments.
I first noticed this plant when I was taking my goats for grazing. They could walk for miles to find it, and would not eat anything else if Ruta was somewhere near. The milk had a specific scent and taste afterwards, not unpleasant but strange. But I truly believe it was very healthy.

Latin Name: Passiflora Incarnata
Common Name: Passionflower

A homeopathic ingredient, Passiflora is an efficient antispasmodic that has a quieting effect on the nervous system. For those with insomnia, it promotes normal sleep with no disturbances.
I did not really know that, when I had this plant as an indoor plant with very lovely flowers. Later I found out it can live fine outside, even saw once a big one at someone garden. I learned later it is grown for a fruit, and even much later it is a fine healing plant.

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Latin Name: Chamomilla
Common Name: German chamomile

Used for people who are highly sensitive to pain, pain with numbness, teething, night sweats, excessive thirst, diarrhea in children, earaches, and toothaches. Commonly used for people who are whining, impatient, and snappish.
Since it grows around like a common weed, at least where I used to live, we use it for tea all the time. My Grandma used Chamomile as a treatment for stomach pain and insomnia with all her children and grandchildren. Any time I got sick, I got Chamomile tea as a first aid.

Latin Name: Calendula Officinalis
Common Name: Marigold

A homeopathic ingredient that favorably influences healing when applied locally. It promotes healthy and rapid healing and is useful for irritated tissue that will not heal.
I usually made it in olive oil like Hypericum, and it is very good in rash treatment.

Latin Name: Impatiens balsamina
Common Name: Garden Balsam

Traditionally used as a poultice for treating poison ivy rash or burns. The Chinese used it to remove obstructions from the throat.
One more plant I first had for its lovely looks and it is fun, for the seeds pop up when one touches it.

Latin Name: Sambucus caerula
Common Name: Elderberry

All parts of this tree are medicinal. The root and bark are purgative, flowers diuretic and diaphoretic, the berries are healthily endowed with antiviral procyanidins and the leaves may be used to make a cooling salve. Makes a healthful syrup or jam.
And a very tasty and refreshing one. I am familiar with a syrup mostly, and I must say it is much tastier than any I bought in the store. The berries should not be eaten if not cooked.

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Latin Name: Althaea officinalis
Common Name: Marshmallow

Traditionally used as a treatment for gastric ulcer or diverticulitis. Has no known side effects and enhances immune function. The leaves and flowers, when dried, make a healing tea. Very good for patients who are having difficulty swallowing liquids.
It literally grows by any road side. And it is such a valuable plant. When my kids were babies I used to give them Marshmallow tea whenever they had colds.

Latin Name: Salvia officinalis
Common Name: Common Sage

This plant has been used as both a mouthwash and a gargle to treat mouth and throat infections. There is good scientific evidence to support it effectiveness. Modern research now reflects the ancient world's association of sage with women's health and fertility. Sage is antibacterial, astringent, fungistatic, antiseptic and antispasmodic. It has been used to treat digestive problems and diarrhea. The essential oil of sage can be dangerous and must be used only in small quantities. A tea made from 1 to 1.5 grams of dried sage is considered acceptable. Chinese women use sage hair rinse to avoid having hair turn gray.
Planted it in my garden some years ago, and used it for a tasty tea almost every day. As I never had any problems mentioned above, I cannot say it helped me much, but I enjoy drinking Sage tea.

Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Name: Rosemary

This plant is useful for many things some unexpected. It is one of the most fragrant herbs. It is used for headaches and to stimulate circulation. It also has been used for an excellent home made shampoo. As a tea it's used as a hair and skin rinse.
I have it in my garden for a long time. It is very known spice in mediterran cooking, and I could never make some meals without it. Together with Lavender I put it in my closets to prevent moths, and it leaves lovely fragrance on clothes.

Latin Name: Thymus vulgaris
Common Name: Common Thyme

Used mainly as a culinary spice. It is also a very good antiseptic and expectorant. It is useful in cough formulas. When I went to buy herbal cough mixtures from time to time, I always made sure there was Thyme inside. I never had it in my garden, but I knew a spot where it used to grow freely, and I was picking it carefully all the time to put it in a fine homemade tea mixtures, or sometimes in cooking pot.

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Latin Name: Wisteria sinensis
Common Name: Chinese Wisteria

Plants bloom before leaves expand in April-May. It has violet-blue slightly fragrant flowers. The bark stem and root parts are used in TCM for coughs, edema and expulsion of parasites
For a long time I considered this as only a decorative plant, and I had respect for it, because it is very strong and can twist and turn any iron bar when it gets to it. I put here a photo of a white Wisteria, which I do not yet have, but will as soon as possible. Ordinary violet colored one I have had for about 5-6 years hanging over my terrace in Drage.

Latin Name: Taraxacum officinale
Common Name: Dandelion

This plant is used as diuretic and detoxifier. It is very good in treatment of constipation, acne, eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, edema, (swollen ankles), osteoarthritis, gout, gallstones, high blood pressure, digestion problems, and however common plant, it has much values.
Back home, we pick Dandelion leaves together with some other wild growing plants, and cook them in water with some potatoes. When it is cooked, one takes it out of water and adds a bit of salt and homemade olive oil. It is very common supper. In spring we add some wild Asparagus and wild little onions. It tastes a bit bitter but delightful, and it is extremely healthful meal.

Latin Name: Borago officinalis
Common Name: Borage plant

May be helpful in treating Raynauds Disease. Like evening primrose, Borage contains GLA which helps treat Raynauds Disease when massaged into the fingers, This herb is also good as an adrenal tonic and gland balancer. Contains valuable minerals and fatty acids needed for cardiovascular function, and healthy skin and nails.
Very common field plant, and fine spice, but one has to dip it in a boiling water first. It is eaten fried as well. Not many people are aware of its homeopatic use.