Herbs Encyclopedia

Tanacetum parthenium (Kveteník)

The migraine herb — clinical evidence supports daily use for reducing migraine frequency. Cheerful daisy-flowered cottage garden perennial (30–60 cm). Hardy to −25°C (zones 4–9). Self-sows freely. Extremely bitter leaves...

Tanacetum parthenium (Kveteník)

The migraine herb — clinical evidence supports daily use for reducing migraine frequency. Cheerful daisy-flowered cottage garden perennial (30–60 cm). Hardy to −25°C (zones 4–9). Self-sows freely. Extremely bitter leaves...

Hypericum perforatum (žltník liečivý)

The evidence-based herbal antidepressant — bright yellow flowers yielding red hypericin oil. Clinically proven for mild-moderate depression. Hardy to −30°C (zones 3–8). CRITICAL: interacts with many medications — always consult...

Hypericum perforatum (žltník liečivý)

The evidence-based herbal antidepressant — bright yellow flowers yielding red hypericin oil. Clinically proven for mild-moderate depression. Hardy to −30°C (zones 3–8). CRITICAL: interacts with many medications — always consult...

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

India's premier adaptogen — 3,000+ years of Ayurvedic use, now validated by modern research for stress and anxiety reduction. Tender annual in cold climates. Nightshade family shrub with Chinese lantern...

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

India's premier adaptogen — 3,000+ years of Ayurvedic use, now validated by modern research for stress and anxiety reduction. Tender annual in cold climates. Nightshade family shrub with Chinese lantern...

Silybum marianum (Prechinu mliečna)

The liver herb — spiny Mediterranean thistle with stunning white-marbled leaves and clinically proven liver-protective seeds (silymarin). Annual/biennial to 150 cm. Full sun, any well-drained soil. Seeds are the medicine...

Silybum marianum (Prechinu mliečna)

The liver herb — spiny Mediterranean thistle with stunning white-marbled leaves and clinically proven liver-protective seeds (silymarin). Annual/biennial to 150 cm. Full sun, any well-drained soil. Seeds are the medicine...

Valeriána lekárska (Valeriána)

The world's most popular herbal sleep aid — 2,000+ years of documented use. Tall perennial (90–150 cm) with sweetly scented pink-white flowers. Hardy to −30°C (zones 3–9). Harvest pungent roots...

Valeriána lekárska (Valeriána)

The world's most popular herbal sleep aid — 2,000+ years of documented use. Tall perennial (90–150 cm) with sweetly scented pink-white flowers. Hardy to −30°C (zones 3–9). Harvest pungent roots...

Echinacea angustifolia (úzkolistá hviezdica)

The original Great Plains medicinal echinacea — narrow leaves, deep taproot, and the most potent root chemistry of any Echinacea species. Hardy to −35°C (zones 3–8). Needs lean, dry, prairie-type...

Echinacea angustifolia (úzkolistá hviezdica)

The original Great Plains medicinal echinacea — narrow leaves, deep taproot, and the most potent root chemistry of any Echinacea species. Hardy to −35°C (zones 3–8). Needs lean, dry, prairie-type...