„Vinca: una planta perenne de la que se obtuvo un medicamento contra el cáncer”
Terminalia chebula — Tibet’s “king of medicines,” unknown in Poland?
Henryk Różański reports that the fruit of Terminalia chebula is used, among other things, for diarrhea, coughs, and stomach and intestinal complaints.
Read the answer →Carline thistle—a mountain flower that was said to have nine powers?
Henryk Różański lists carline thistle root for parasites, digestive complaints, and urinary tract problems.
Read the answer →Gorysz — the root that pharmacies abandoned too soon?
Gorysz is used for digestive problems, loss of appetite, cough, and disorders related to bile.
Read the answer →Pine Buds — A Forest Syrup Stronger Than the One from the Pharmacy?
They are also said to dry the bronchial tubes, have an antiseptic effect, and widen the airways.
Read the answer →Pine Pollen — The Tree’s Male Flower as a Natural Hormone?
Henryk Różański lists the male pine flower as a remedy used for coughs, colds, and inflammation of the respiratory tract.
Read the answer →Zgrzyn — the herbal gem we forgot?
Ajmaline is used clinically for some types of rapid or irregular heartbeat.
Read the answer →Poison lettuce — “poor man’s opium” instead of cough medicine?
Poison lettuce was used as a remedy for respiratory diseases, insomnia and neurosis.
Read the answer →Cotton grass — a marsh herb for diarrhea and bleeding?
It lists its uses for constipation, ulcers and inflammation of the digestive tract, as well as irritable bowel syndrome.
Read the answer →Liverwort — a spring flower for the liver or a poison?
Henryk Różański lists liverwort for coughs, respiratory infections, bile stagnation, and swelling of the liver and gallbladder.
Read the answer →Jaborandi — the leaf that gave rise to a glaucoma medicine and makes you sweat
Jaborandi leaves and pilocarpine were used to induce sweating, and the leaves were added to herbal teas taken for fever.
Read the answer →Grape Leaves — Do Grapes Treat Varicose Veins Better Than Pills?
Henryk Różański lists grape leaves for circulation and vein problems, inflammation, and digestive complaints.
Read the answer →Cocklebur—a field weed that brings relief to the skin and joints?
It was also reported to have calming and antifungal effects, support liver function, and lower blood glucose and lipid levels.
Read the answer →Oleander — an ornamental shrub that heals the heart or stops it?
Yes — oleander leaves were used as a heart medicine.
Read the answer →Pancreatic enzymes — could an enzyme deficiency cause bloating and weight loss?
Henryk Różański lists deficiencies associated with, among other conditions, pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and indigestion.
Read the answer →Acacia flower — a sweet flower for heartburn and nerves?
Henryk Różański notes that black locust flowers are used as food, to make infusions, and to make cosmetics.
Read the answer →Hedge woundwort — a forest weed that calms and heals?
Flowering hedge woundwort is used for digestive and respiratory complaints and fever.
Read the answer →Sanicle — a wound-healing herb that almost no one knows today?
Sanicle is used for respiratory complaints, including cough, hoarseness, and bronchitis.
Read the answer →Groundcherry — a lantern-like fruit for the kidneys and joints?
Henryk Różański attributes diuretic, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory effects to groundcherry.
Read the answer →Wood speedwell — herbalists’ “honorary remedy” for coughs and skin problems?
Henryk Różański lists wood speedwell as a herb used for gout, respiratory complaints, and skin problems.
Read the answer →Thymol — Is Thyme Oil Stronger Than Pharmacy Remedies?
Thyme thymol is used for coughs, disinfection, and against parasites and fungi.
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