Herbal Medicine Collection (page 55)

Maidenhair leaf (Ginkgo biloba). The leaves from the maidenhair or Ginkgo tree are used in herbal medicine to improve blood circulation

Maidenhair leaves (Ginkgo biloba). The leaves from the maidenhair or Ginkgo tree are used in herbal medicine to improve blood circulation

Maidenhair tree leaf (Ginkgo biloba) with a raindrop on its surface. An extract from the leaves of this unique species of tree is commonly used in herbal medicine to improve circulation to the brain

Broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) amongst grass. Leaves of this plant have traditionally been used as a remedy for stings from stinging nettles though the plants effectiveness has not been

Indian paintbrush and biscuitroot wildflowers in the Many Glacier Valley of Glacier National Park in Montana

Gyeongdong Market, largest Asian medicine market in Korea, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Ginseng, Namdaemun Market, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Herbal remedies, Gyeongdong Market, largest Asian medicine market in Korea, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Chinese drugstore, Macao, China, Asia

Dried annatto seeds
Dried anatto seeds. These are the seeds of the annatto plant, Bixa orellana, which are used in herbal medicine. The plant is widely cultivated in tropical regions

Apothecary stall in Rahba Kedima, The Medina, Marrakech, Morroco, North Africa, Africa

Alternative therapy stall, Farmers Market, Alexandra Palace, Haringey, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Feverfew flowers ( Tanacetum parthenium ). Thisplant is used in herbal medicine to treatarthritis, colds, fevers and migraine headaches.Photographed in Lincolnshire, UK, in November

Foxglove Giant Shirley flowers
Foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea GiantShirley ) flowers. The foxglove plant contains thepoisonous chemical digitalin. Consuming the plantcauses vomiting

Dried rosemary
Chopped and dried rosemary leaves (Rosmarinusofficinalis). This aromatic herb has both culinaryand medicinal uses. It has anti-septic, anti-microbial and anti-spasmodic actions, amongstmany others

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