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Agrimony                                      
Agrimonia eupatoria
Perennial   Sun
Properties: anti-inflammatory, astringent, hemostatic, diuretic.
Uses: healing of the mucus membranes, stops bleeding, stimulates bile flow, hemorrhoids.
Parts used: leaves and flowers.
Notes:gracious looking plant with lacy leaves and tall flower stalks.
Height:60cm to 90cm   Flower:yellow   July to August
Aloe vera
Aloe vera
Sun to part shade
Proprerties: Anti-inflammatory, hydrating, antiseptic, antifungal, disinfectant, healing.
Uses: burns, sunburn, inflammations, cuts, rashes, dry skin, zone, psoriasis, skin cancer, constipation, hair conditionner.
Parts used: gel from fresh leaves
Notes: easily grown in a pot indoor.
Height: up to 1m   Flower: yellow
Andrographis
Andrographis paniculata
Annual   Sun
Properties:adaptogene, anticancer, antioxidant, bitter tonic, digestive, immune stimultant, vermifuge.
Uses:cancer, sluggish liver, indigestion, gastroenteritis, infections, colds, Lyme disease.
Parts used:areal parts.
Contra-indications:allergic responses with overdose. Start with small quantity.
Height:60cm to 90cm   Flower:pinkish-white   late

Angelica                                                      
Angelica archangelica 
Biannual   Sun
Properties: Carminative, stimulant,emmenagogue, diaphoretic, expectorant.
Uses: Coldness, rheumatic complaints, digestive weakness and gas, menstrual irregularities, alcoholic addiction, colds and coughs.
Parts used:the whole plant.
Contra-indications:during pregnancy.
Notes:statuesque and remarkable plant.
Height:120cm to 210cm    Flower:yellow-green   June to August

Anise                                                      
Pimpinella anisum
Annual   Sun
Properties: Stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic, expectorant, emmenagogue, diaphoretic.
Uses: Gas, nausea, abdominal pains, coughs and colds.
Parts used: leaves, flowers and seeds .
Notes:kids love the sweet tea made with seeds.
Height:30cm to 60cm   Flower:white   July to August

Arnica, Americain                  
Arnica chamissonis                  
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:stimulant, analgesic.
External uses:bruises, sprains, contusions, body aches.
Parts used:flowers.
Contra-indications:internally toxic except in homeopathic doses.
Notes: bright splash of colour in early june 
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:yellow    June
Arnica, european
See Arnica, american
Artichoke                                                                                
Cynara scolymus
Annual/Biannual   Sun
Properties:hepatic, diuretic, antirhumatismal.
Uses: liver problems, increases bile secretions.
Parts used:the whole plant.
Notes:use a winter protection. The leaves are extremely bitter...great to make a bitter tonic!.
Height:60cm to 120cm   Flower: fucshia   July of 2nd year

Ashwagandha                                              
Withania somnifera
Annual   Sun
Highly regarded in Ayurvedic medicine, has tonifying properties similar to ginseng. Also aphrodisiac, sedative, and astringent.
Uses: general weakness, rheumatism, insomnia, infertility, impotence and `weakness of the mind`.
Parts used:roots.
Notes:the seeds can be collected in the fall for the following year.
Height:30cm to 60cm   Flower:white   August 

Astragalus, Chinese         
Astragalus membranaceous
Perennial   Sun
Properties: stimulant, diuretic, tonic.
Uses: increases energy and builds resistance to weakness and disease. Warming and tonifying to the spleen, kidneys, lungs and blood.
Parts used:roots.
Notes:prefers a sandy soil. In China, the roots are picked in the fall of the 4th or 5th year.
Height:30cm to 60cm   Flower:Yellow-beige   July to August

Avens                      
Geum urbanum
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:astringent, febrifuge, sudorific, stomachic, antiseptic, tonic, aromatic.
Uses: problems of the digestive system (diarrhea, stomach ulcers, colon irritation, hemorrhoids), problems of the throat and mouth.
Parts used: roots, leaves and flowers.
Notes:the young leaves can be eaten in salads and soups, the roots to flavor wines, beers, liqueurs, broths and stews.
Height:60cm    Flower:red  June to September

Basil                                                                
Ocimum basilicum
Annual   Sun
Properties: Carminative, antipyretic, stimulant, alterative, diuretic, nervine.
Uses: Indigestion, fevers, colds and flus, kidney and bladder troubles, headaches, nausea, vomiting, cramps and constipation, nervous conditions.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:good companion plant especially for all the solanacea.the seeds originated from the region of Genoa in Italy, the capital of pesto!
Height:30cm to 90cm    Flower:pink   July to August

Basil, sacred                                                
Ocimum sanctum
Annual   Sun
Properties:adaptogen, nervous tonic, anti-stress, digestive,
Uses:depression, anxiety, fevers, skin and digestive problems.
Parts used:leaves, flowers and seeds.
Notes:very calming as a tea or tincture in times of mourning, separation or profound sadness.
Height:50cm to 75cm    Flower:dark pink   July to September

Basil, wild                                                  
Clinopodium vulgare
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Diaphoretic, expectorant, aromatic.
Uses:Weakness of the stomach, flatulent colic.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:pretty ground cover that spreads rapidly.
Height: 30cm to 45cm   Flower: fushsia   July to August

Basswood, American                                
Tilia americana 
Perennial      Sun
Properties: sedative, diaphoretic, diuretic, antispasmodic.
Uses: insomnia, flus and colds,digestive problems.
Parts used: bark, buds, leaves, flowers and fruits.
Notes: majestic tree, good to attract bees.
Height: up to 40m   Flower: pale yellow   june
Bee Balm                                                    
Monarda didyma
Perennial Sun to part shade
Properties:Carminative, aromatic.
Uses:Flatulence, nausea and vomiting.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:delicious in teas, salads, butters and desserts. One of the preferred plant of the hummingbird.
Height:90cm to 150cm    Flower:red   July to September

Betony                                 
Stachy’s ofiicinalis
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Nervine, tonic.
Uses:Hysteria, palpitations, pain in the head and the face, neuralgia, all nervous affections.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:renowned in the middle-ages for chasing away bad spirits...
Height:45cm to 60cm   Flower:fuchsia   July to August
Black currant                                            
Ribes nigrum
Perennial   Sun 
Properties:anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antioxydant, antiseptic, depurative.
Uses:allergies, water retention and cellulite, arterial tensions, grippe.
Parts used:young buds, leaves and fruits.
Notes:the fruits are excellent in tinctures, sirup and jelly.
Height: 1 à 1.5m   Flower:pale green    May

Black walnut                                                                    
Juglans nigra
Perennial   Sun
Properties:antiseptic, fongicide, parasiticide, vermifuge, depurative.
Uses: against intestinal parasites , vaginale wash, skin problems.
Parts used:leaves, nuts and shells.
Notes:such a beautiful tree! The green shell surrounding the nuts can be used as a vegetable dye.
Height:up to 30m   Flower:greenish   May

Bloodroot                                
Sanguinaria canadensis
Perennial   Part shade to shade
Properties:expectorant, anti-tumor.
Uses:dry cough, expels mucus, eliminates toxins.
Parts used:rhizomes.
Contra-indication:during pregnancy. Consult an health professional..
Notes:one of our most beautiful indigenous.
Height:30cm   Flower:white   May

Blue Cohosh                      
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Perennial   Part shade
Properties:emmenagogue, uterin tonic.
Uses:troubles with menstruation, pregnancy and birth, menopause.
Parts used:roots and rhizomes.
Contra-indication:consult a health professionnal.
Notes:when manipulating, use a mask, as the dry powder can be very irritation to the respiratory system.
Height:30cm à 90cm   Flower:white   April to June

Boneset                                
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:febrifuge, diaphoretic, expectorant, laxative.
Uses:fevers, cold and flu, troubles of the liver and stomach.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:.Bone set or to help mend broken bones!
Height:90cm to 150cm   Flower:pinkish white   July to august

Borage                                                      
Borago officinalis
Annual   Sun
Properties:Refrigerant, febrifuge, aperient, galactagogue, pectoral.
Uses:Fevers, lung congestion, heart problems, increasing mother`s milk.
Parts used:leaves, flowers and seeds.
Notes:beautiful starry flowers to decorated your salads or desserts. Reseed itself.
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:blue and or pink    June to September

Burdock                                                    
Arctium lappa
Biannual   Sun to part shade
Properties:Alterative, diuretic, diaphoretic, nutritive, expectorant.
Uses:Skin diseases, blood purification,urinary, respiratory and skin problems.
Parts used:the whole plant.
Notes:a plant that works the body and the Earth deeply! Add sand to your soil for drainage.
Height:60cm to 180cm   Flower:fuchsia    July to September
Calendula                                                      
Calendula officinalis
Annual   Sun
Properties:vulnerary, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, alterative, astringent.
Uses:as an oil or salve for bruises and injuries, burns, shingles, eruptive skin diseases, earaches.
Parts used:flowers.
Notes:bright patch of color in the garden till late in the fall. Will take a few light frost.Keep its seeds.
Height:60cm to 90cm   Flower:orange   July to October

Camomille,German                                      
Matricaria recutita
Annual   Sun
Properties:Calmative, nervine, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, carminative, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory.
Uses:Nervousness, irritability, digestive disorders, teething and irritable children, menstrual cramps, back pains.
Parts used:leaves but mostly flowers.
External:infections and inflammations.
Notes:good companion plant. Reseeds itself.
Height:30cm to 60cm   Flower:white with yellow   July to August

Castor bean                        
Ricinus communis
Annual   Sun
Properties:emollient, galactogogue, laxative, purgative.
Uses:temporary constipation, acute diarrhea, food poisoning.
External:used to dissolve cysts, growths and warts, congested liver.
Parts used:oil extracted from the fruits.
Contra-indications:the seeds contain a toxin, the ricine which is highly toxic.
Notes:beautiful tropical looking plant.
Height:up to 3m   Flower:red   July to August.

Catnip                                                      
Nepeta cataria
Annual   Sun to part shade
Properties:Diaphoretic, sedative, nervine, carminative.
Uses:Insomnia,fevers and colds,diarrhea, colic, nightmare.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:Kids ally and also loved by cats.
Height:45cm to 90cm   Flower:white   June to August

Catnip ‘Faessen’s                                                      
Nepeta Faessen’s
Perennial Sun
Ornemental plant of the same family as catnip. Who knows maybe it has similar properties? Cats love it almost as much as catnip!
Notes:pretty plant and great to attract bees.
Height:40cm to 45cm   Flower:lilac   June to July

Cayenne                                                          
Capsicum
Annual   Sun
Properties:stimulant, tonic, carminative, rubefacient, astringent, antispasmodic, emetic, antiseptic.
Uses:improves blood circulation, sinusitis, poor digestion and appetite loss, hemorrhage, congestion and appetite loss.
External:arthritic and rhumatismal pains.
Parts used:fruits.
Notes:dry cayenne powder is a useful insecticide when mixed with water and other insecticidal plants.
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:white    June to August

Celandine                                                
Chelidonium majus
Perennial    Part shade to shade
Properties:Alterative, purgative, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, anodyne, diuretic, narcotic.
Uses:Liver congestion, hepatitis, gallstones, asthma and spasmodic cough,skin problems.
External uses:Cataracts,warts.
Parts used:stems, leaves and flowers.
Contra-indication:toxic plant; cnsult a health professional.
Notes: reseed itself. Likes humid and rich soils.
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:yellow   June

Chervil                                                          
Anthricus cerefolium
Annual   Sun to part shade
Properties: blood purifier, carminative, stimulant.
Uses: digestive and circulatory problems, eliminates toxins.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:delicate flavour of parsley an anise, chervil is a popular ingredient in fine herbs mixes and bouquets garnis.
Height:45cm to 60cm    Flower:white   July to September

Chickweed                                              
Stellaria media
Annual    Sun to part shade
Properties:astringent, calming, tonic, cleansing, emollient.
Uses:skin problems (eczema, psoriasis, irritations), rhumatismes,  constipation,calms irritations of the respiratory system, general weakness.
Parts used:leaves.
Notes:delicious in salades, fresh juice or soups.Reseeds itself.
Height:up to 30cm    Flower:white    June to September
Chives                                                
Allium schoenoprasum
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:mild antibiotic, anti fungal, diaphoretic, carminative.
Uses:colds and flus, stimulates the appetite, promotes digestion.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:after flowering cut the whole plant to the ground to generate new growth.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:purple    June

Chives, garlic                                              
Allium tuberosum
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties and uses:see chives. The seeds are used in Chinese medicine for their stimulating qualities.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:can be mixed with honey and applied to abceses and infected sores.
Height:30cm    Flower:white   June to July

Cicely, sweet                          
Myrrhis odorata
Perennial    Part shade to full shade
Properties:Aromatic, carminative, expectorant, stomachic.
Uses:Flatulence, helps digestion, natural sweetener, good for diabetics.
Parts used:leaves, flowers and fruits.
Notes:the young fresh fruits(seeds) are super sweet and taste like licorice. Better than candies!
Height:90cm to 180cm    Flower:white   June to July

Clover, red                                                    
Trifolium pratense
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:depurative, expectorant, antispasmodic, oestrogenic, nutritive.
Uses:chronic skin problems (eczema, psoriasis), problems of the respiratory system (cough, bronchitis), menopause.
Parts used:flowers.
Notes:used in crop rotation to increase nitrogen in soil.
Height:up to 45cm    Flower:red   June to October

Codonopsis                               
Codonopsis pilosa
Perennial    Sun to part shade 
An important Chinese herb similar in action to ginseng. Also tonic and stomachic. The roots boost red cell and hemoglobin count. Tonic for anemia, fatigue, poor appetite and diabetes.
Parts used:roots.
Notes:exotic looking flowers resembling passionflower.
Height:150cm to 210cm    Flower:pale green with purple heart    July to August

Coltsfoot                                                  
Tussilago farfara
Perennial   Sun to part to full shade
Properties:expectorant, relaxing, antitussive, emollient, diuretic.
Uses:problems of the respiratory system; irritated cough, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema.
Attention:coltsfoot contains the alkaloid pyrrolizidine, which over a long time of use (more than a month) can cause liver damage.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:grows close to roads and vacant lots where the soil is humid and compacted.
Height:up to 45cm    Flower:yellow   April to June

Comfrey                                                    
Symphytum officinalis
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Tonic, astringent, demulcent, expectorant, vulnerary.
Uses:Promotes healing, heal broken bones, hemorrhage and bleeding, lungs, diarrhea.
External:poultice, ointment or extract for burns, wounds, cuts and broken bones.
Parts used:roots, leaves and flowers.
Contra-indications for internal use:the roots and young leaves contain an alkaloid called pyrrolizidine which could damage the liver after long term use.
Notes:excellent in compost or compost tea, rich in nitrogen.
Height:90cm to 120cm    Flower:pink   June-July

Coriander                                                    
Coriandrum sativum
Annual   Sun
Properties:Diuretic, alterative, carminative.
Uses:Digestion, relieves fevers, prevent griping in laxative formula.
Parts used:the whole plant.
Notes:delicious in latin, indian, and asiatic cuisine. Pick your own seeds in the fall.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:white   July to August

Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Annual   Sun
Properties: Antiinflammatory, expectorant, diuretic, digestive, cholagogue.
Uses: herb teas of cornflower to help the digestion and urinary system. Used externally to relieve irritated eyes and eyelids. In bath, to relieve ulcerous wounds. Seeds serve as light laxative for children. The leaves are used to relieve rheumatic pains.
Parts used: flowers, leaves and seeds.
Notes: easy to grow, will produce flowers all summer long if pick as they appear.
Height: 60 to 90cm
Datura                                                          
Datura stramonium 
Annual   Sun
Properties:narcotic, analgesic, relaxant.
Uses:asthma, cough, muscular spasm.
External:arthritic pains, nevralgia.
Parts used:leaves, flowers and fruits.
Contraindication:careful, even a small dose is hallucinogenic! Consult a  health professionnal.
Notes:heady smelling and gorgeous night blooming flowers.
Height:90cm to 120cm   Flower:white  July to August.

Dill                                                              
Anethum graveolens
Annual   Sun
Properties:Carminative, antispasmodic, stomachic, emmenagogue, diuretic, calmative, galactagogue.
Uses:Abdominal pains and cramps, children`s colicky pains, colds, flus and coughs.
Parts used:leaves, flowers and seeds.
Notes:prefers a rich and well drained soil. Pick your own seeds in the fall.
Height:60cm to 120cm    Flower:yellow   July to September.

Echinacea purpurea                                  
Echinacea purpurea
Perennial   Sun
Properties:Stimulant of the immune system, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, mild antibiotic.
Uses:Colds flus and related ailments, all inflammatory conditions.
Parts used:roots, leaves and flowers.
Notes:pick the roots in the fall of the 3rd or 4th year. Prefers a soil with good drainage.
Height:90cm to 120cm   Flower:fuchsia   July to September

Echinacea, narrow leaf                          
Echinacea angustifolia
Perennial   Sun
Properties and uses:see echinacea. According to studies, echinacea angustifolia would have some stronger medicinal actions.
Parts used:roots, leaves and flowers.
Notes:could use a winter protection.
Height:75cm to 90cm    Flower:pale purple    July to September

Edelweiss
Leontopodium alpinum
Perenniel   Sun
Properties: astringent, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antiaging, antidiarrheic, 
Uses: to protect, soothe and firm the skin. Also as an infusion to relieve digestive and respiratory problems.
Parts used: flowers
Notes: prefers poor and dry rocky soil.
Height: 3 to 20 cm 
Elderberry, black                                        
Sambucus nigra
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:antiviral, immuno-stimulant, diaphoretic, stimulant, laxative, anti rheumatic.
Uses:Colds and flus, minor skin ailments, arthritic and rheumatic complaints.
Parts used:wood, bark, leaves, flowers and fruits.
Notes:beautiful bush attracting many birds and humans...for more infos see Anny Schneider's book on Arbres et Arbustes Thérapeutiques
Height:up to 5m    Flower:cream white   June

Elecampane                            
Inula helenium
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Tonic, expectorant, carminative, diuretic, antiseptic, astringent, stimulant, vermifuge.
Uses:Respiratory complaints, chronic coughs, digestive weakness.
Parts used:roots.
Notes:tall indigenous, prefers humid sol.
Height:150cm to 210cm    Flower:yellow    July to August

Epazote                                            
Chenepodium ambrosioides
Annual   Sun
Properties:vermifuge, carminative.
Uses:against parasites, helps with the digestion of beans.
Parts used:leaves, flowers and fruits.
Notes:delicious in bean dishes, has a special flavour.
Height: 50cm to 1m    Flower: pale yellow   July to August

Eucalyptus, lemon
​Corymbia citriodora
Annual   Sun
Properties: Antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, antirhumatismal, antalgic, analgesic.
Uses: in all inflammatory pathologies; arthritis, sciatica, tendinitis ect. Also as a skincare for athlete's foot, mycosis, pruritus and itches.
Parts used: leaves.
Notes: cultivated in the garden in the summer or in pots all year.
Height: up to 2 meters in one season.  
Evening  primerose                                    
Oenothera biennia
Biannual   Sun
Properties:Yin tonic, anti-inflammatory.
Uses:Premenstrual syndrome, relieving hypertension , anxiety and associated symptoms, arthritis, infantile eczema, multiple scleroses.
Parts used:bark from the stem, leaves, flowers and fruits.
Notes:the oil extracted from the seeds is very rich in fatty acids, essentials to the body's metabolism. The whole plant is edible.
Height:90cm to 120cm     Flower:yellow    July to September

Fennel                                                        
Foeniculum vulgare
Perennial   Sun
Properties:Antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant.
Uses:Colic, cramps and gas, expel mucus, prevent griping in laxative formula.
Parts used:leaves, flowers and fruits.
Notes:could use a winter protection.
Height:150cm to 180cm   Flower:yellow   July to August

Feverfew                                                    
Tanacetum parthenium
Perennial   Sun
Properties:Aperient, carminative, bitter, stimulant, emmenagogue, tonic.
Uses:migraine, nervousness, troubles de la digestion.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:one can eat a few leaves a day as a preventive.
Height:60cm to 75cm    Flower: white with yellow heart   July to August

Figwort                                                      
Scrofularia nodosa
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:blood purifier, diuretic, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, fungicide.
Uses:skin problems, rheumatism and gout, stagnation in lymphatic system, sluggish digestion with constipation.
External:as compresses for swellings, irritations and sores.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Contra-indications:in cases of rapid heart beat.
Notes:prefers a rich and humid soil.
Height:120cm to 150cm   Flower:red with brown   July to August

Gingko
Gingko biloba
Perennial Sun
Properties:brain tonic, expectorant, antitussive, anti asthmatic, sedative, mildly astringent, vasoactive.
Uses:improving circulation to the brain, alzheimer and senility, memory and concentration, anxiety and tension, asthmatic, bronchial and pulmonary conditions, .
Parts used:leaves, fruits.
Notes:should be planted in a warm and protected area.
Height:up to 8m?   Flower:pale yellow    summer
Gojiberry (wolfberry)                                    
Lycium chinensis 
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:tonic.
Uses:liver and kidney Yin deficiency, dizziness,  to improve vision, increases white blood cells.
Parts:shoots and young leaves(eaten), fruits.
Notes:could use a winter protection.
Height:120cm to 150cm    Flower:purple   August

Gotu kola                        
Hydrocotyle asiatica
Annual   Part shade to shade
Properties:rejuvenating, tonic, stimulant, antidepressent, stimulates connective tissues.
Uses:fatigue, depression, endurance, concentration,burns, wounds and scars, varicose veins.
Parts used:leaves
Notes:grow outside in summer then indoor pots in winter. Eat fresh everyday!
Height:up to 150cm and more (ground cover)   Flower:green   (in winter).

Gourd ‘bird’s nest’                                
Lagenaria siceraria
Annual   Sun
Notes:
odorant flowers. Useful for making bowls or precious vessels…
Height:up to 5m.   Flower:white  august to september

Gourd ‘Corsican bowl’                    
Lagenaria siceraria
Annual   Sun
Notes:
odorant flowers. Useful for making bird house, lamp, water gourd.
Height:  up to 5m.   Flower:  white   august to september
Hawthorn                                                
Crataegus sp.
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:hypotensive, nutritive, antispasmodic, astringent, vasodilator.
Uses:balance cardiac rhythm, palpitations, anxiety, general weakness, diarrhea.
Parts uses:leaves, flowers and fruits.
Notes:magnificent as a solitary specimen otherwise planted in groups to create a spiny barrier.
Height:up to 12m   Flower:white    May

Heal-all                                                          
Prunella vulgaris
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties: Astringent, styptic, tonic, antiseptic.
Uses: General strengthener, sore throat, ulcerated mouth, internal bleeding, wounds.
External:used in compresses for open sores and congested lymphatic glands.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:pretty ground cover.
Height:15cm to 30cm    Flower:violet   July to September

Heartease, violet                                        
Viola tricolor
Annual   Sun to shade
Properties:Mucilaginous, demulcent, expectorant, emetic, purgative.
Uses:Cutaneous disorders,helps eliminate mucus, tonifies blood vessels.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:reseeds itself abundantly. The young leaves and the flowers are edible.
Height:15cm to 30cm     Flower:dark purple and yellow   May to October

Herb Robert                      
Geranium robertianum
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, hemostatic, hypoglycemic, tonic, vulnerary.
Uses:wounds, sores, cancer, diabetes, hemorrhage.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:recommended by Rudolf Breuss in his fresh juice cure. Reseeds itself abundantly.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:pink   June to October

Highbush cranberry
Viburnum trilobum
Perennial    Sun
Properties: anti-inflammatory, antioxydant,  antispasmodic, uterine painkiller and sedative,  astringent, diuretic.
Uses: relieves painful menses, prevents miscarriage, relieves muscular cramps.
Parts used: fruits and bark.
Notes: Likes humid and sunny habitat. Makes a delicious jelly used instead of cranberry jelly.

Height:  2 to 4 meters
Hops                                     
Humulus lupulus
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:nervine, diuretic, anodyne, sedative, soporific, stomachic.
Uses:digestion and appetite, nervousness and hysteria, insomnia, liver tonic, calms pain and reduce inflammation.
Parts used:strobils(flower cones).
Notes:grows extremely fast! Ideal to cover a tall and wide trellis, but be careful of its small prickly hooks covering the vine.
Height:up to 15m?   Flower:pale green   July to August

Horehound                                            
Marrubium vulgare
Perennial   Sun
Properties:expectorant, tonic.
Uses:respiratory troubles, bronchitis, coughs and colds.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:pretty grey and soft foliage. Useful to flavor honey and cough candies.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:white   July to August

Horseradish                                              
Cochlearia armoricana
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Stimulant, aperient, rubefacient, diuretic, antiseptic.
Uses:Digestion, helps eliminate mucus, sinusitis.
Parts used:roots
Notes:choose well the site where you will plant your horseradish as it spreads and its roots are deep!
Height:60cm to 90cm     Flower:white   June

Hyssop                                                      
Hyssopus officinalis
Perennial   Sun
Properties:Expectorant, diaphoretic, stimulant, pectoral, carminative.
Uses:Chronic catarrh, tones the stomach.
External uses:Muscular rheumatism, bruises, contusions, cuts.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Contra-indications:during pregnancy and in case of high blood pressure.
Notes:it's greek name hyssopos is derived from the hebrew name Ezob meaning sacred plant.
Height:60cm to 90cm   Flower:blue   July to September

Hyssop, anise                                        
Agastache foeniculum
Perennial   Sun
Properties: carminative, nervine, energizing.
Uses: troubles of the digestive and respiratory systems.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:aromatic et sweet plant, kids and bees love it!
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:purple   July to September

Lady 's mantle                                      
Alchemilla vulgaris
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Astringent, febrifuge.
Uses:Excessive menstrual bleeding, diarrhea, wound, bleeding and injuries.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:nice blue-grey leaves in the shape of a 'mantle' where drops of dew collect.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:yellow-green    June to July

Lamb's ear

Stachys byzantina
Perennial    Sun to part-shade
Properties: emollient, anti-inflammatory.
Uses: diseases of respiratory system. Calms and soothes all forms of inflammations and irritations like earaches. Cleans the blood.
Parts used: leaves and flowers.
Notes: pretty rustic ground-cover that prefers dry and gravely soil.
Height: 10 to 22 cm    Flower: fuchsia   June to October

Lavender                                                    
Lavendula angustifolia
Perennial   Sun
Properties:antiseptic,aromatic, carminative, antispasmodic, antidepressant, relaxing.
Uses:problems of the nervous system, stress, insomnia, migraines, earaches.
External:burns and wounds, earaches.
Parts used:flowers.
Notes:could use a winter protection.
Height:30cm to 45cm    Flower:blue   July to August

Lemongrass                                        
Cymbopogon flexuosus
Annual   Sun
Properties:antiseptic, stomachic.
Uses:digestive problems (colics), diarrhea, migraines, colds and fevers.
Parts used: roots and leaves.
Notes:a must in Thai food. Delicious as a tea or anything that you wish to give a lemon flavor.
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:cream    (grass type in winter)

Lobelia                                                      
Lobelia inflata
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:Expectorant, stimulant, antispasmodic, emetic, aphrodisiac.
Uses:Asthma, spasmodic coughs, problems of the nervous system, food poisoning, withdrawal of alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Contra-indications:during pregnancy. Consult an health professional.
Notes:reseeds itself.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:blue    August to September

Lobelia, great                                        
Lobelia siphilitica
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:Diaphoretic, emetic, cathartic.
Uses:Dropsy, diarrhea, syphilis, dysentery.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:History speaks of unsatisfied Iroquois couples sprinkling their beds with the fresh plant to fuel the fire of their passion...
Height:60cm to 90cm   Flower:blue    August to September

Lovage                                      
Levisticum officinalis
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Aromatic, stimulant, diuretic, carminative.
Uses:Flatulence, colic, stomach problems, urinary problems.
Parts used:leaves, flowers and fruits.
Contra-indications:during pregnancy.
Notes:Nicknamed 'giant celery' for its taste very similar to celery. One of the first plants to eat fresh in the spring.
Height:up to 240cm   Flower:yellow-green     July

Lungwort                                
Pulmonaria officinalis
Perennial    Part shade to shade
Properties:soothing, astringent.
Utilisations:respiratory problems, excess mucus, hemorrhoids, diarrhea.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:according to signature theories, the white spotted leaves of Lungwort would represent the lungs!
Contraindication:contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, not to be used for periods longer than 2 weeks.
Height:up to 15cm    Flower:pink and blue    May

Malva, common                                          
Malva sylvestris
Annual   Sun to part shade
Properties:emollient, anti-inflammatory, calming, digestive, laxative.
Uses:respiratory, digestive, urinary, skin and nervous system problems.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:the whole plant is edible although we prefer the flowers and young leaves.
Height:60cm to 90cm   Flower:dark pink   June to September

Maralroot
Leuzea carthamoides
Perennial   Sun
Properties:adaptogene, metabolic and tonic,
Uses:increases endurance, concentration, memory.
Parts used:roots.
Notes:beautiful flower starting the 2nd year.
Height:80cm to 160cm   Flower:violet   July to August
Marjoram                                            
Origanum majorana
Annual   Sun
Properties:carminative, diaphoretic, antioxidant, immune system stimulant.
Uses:digestive and nervous system problems,migraines, colds and fevers.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:one of the ingredients that we find in the mix of Herbs de Provence.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:pale purple   July to August

Marshmallow                                          
Althaea officinalis
Perennial   Sun
Properties:Demulcent, nutritive, alterative, diuretic, vulnerary, mild laxative.
Uses:to calm irritations of the respiratory, digestive, urinary and skin systems, constipation.
External:in compress, ointment, teas, extract on burns, sores and dry skin.
Parts used:roots, leaves and flowers.
Notes:majestic plant and so useful...
Height:180cm to 210cm     Flower:pale pink    July to August

Meadowsweet                                        
Filipendula ulmaria
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:Aromatic, astringent, diuretic, anti-inflammatory.
Uses:Diarrhea, arthritis, rheumatism, fevers, stomach ulcers.
Parts used:flowers.
Notes:beautiful popcorn looking flowers!.
Height:90cm to 120cm   Flower:creamy-white   June to July

Melissa                                                      
Melissa officinalis
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:Diaphoretic, calmative, antispasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, stomachic, antiviral.
Uses:Fevers, depression and melancholy, nervous tension, helping digestion.
External uses:applied as a tincture.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:delicious in teas, salads, butter, liqueur, desserts. Good plant to attract bees
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:pale yellow-green    July to August

Mint, Korean                                            
Agastache rugosa
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:drying, stomachic, carminative, diaphoretic.
Uses:damp excess in the stomach and the spleen, oppression in the chest, nausea, diarrhea.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:very similar to anise-hyssop.It's taste is of mint and anise.
Height:120cm to 150cm    Flower:purple   July to August

Motherwort                                              
Leonorus cardiaca
Perennial   Sun to part shade 
Properties:Emmenagogue, cardiac tonic, antispasmodic, nervine.
Uses:Suppressed menstruation, promotes blood circulation, heart problems and arteriosclerosis, nervousness and insomnia, menopause.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Contra-indications:avoid during pregnancy.
Notes:reseeds itself.
Height:90cm to 120cm   Flower:pale-rose   July to August

Mugwort                                                        
Artemisia vulgaris
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Cholagogue, vermifuge, emmenagogue, hemostatic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, bitter tonic, mild narcotic.
Uses:Liver, stomach, intestinal problems, parasites, promotes menses, calms nervousness, ritual purification.
Parts used:stems, leaves and flowers.
Contra-indications:during pregnancy.
Notes:used also for moxibustion, smudge making and dream pillows!
Height:150cm to 180cm      Flower:beige   July to August

Mullein                                                        
Verbascum mapsus
Biannual   Sun
Properties:Expectorant, demulcent, antispasmodic, antitussive, astringent, anodyne, vulnerary.
Uses:Lung and bronchial congestion, spasmodic coughs, sore and irritated throat, lymphatic congestion, earache.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:the leaves are an ecological alternative...to toilet paper!It's leaves are really very very soft...
Height:180cm to 240cm   Flower:yellow   July to August

Nettle                                                        
Urtica diotica
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:Diuretic, nutritive, astringent, tonic, hemostatic,
galactagogue, expectorant, stimulant, emmenagogue.
Uses:Asthma and mucus, urinary inflammations, anemia and weakness, bleeding, diarrhea, allergies, scalp and hair.
External:use the tea as a rinse for scalp and hair.
Parts used:roots, leaves, flowers and seeds.
Notes:the young shoots, lightly cooked are delicious and so energizing! Essential in the compost and its tea.
Height:120cm to 180cm   Flower:beige   July to August

Oats                                                                   
Avena sativa
Annual   Sun
Properties:strengtning, energizing, antidepressant.
Uses:troubles of the nervous system, insomnia.
Parts used:stems, leaves and green fruits.
Notes:use fresh and milky green fruits to prepare tinctures.
Height:up to 1m   Flower:cream   July to August

Oregano, Greek                                    
Origanum vulgare hirtum
Perennial   Sun
Properties:stimulant, carminative, diaphoretic, lightly tonic, emmenagogue.
Uses:spasms, colics, troubles of the digestive system.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:excellent flavor. The seeds originated from plants in Greece.
Height:45cm    Flower:cream   July to August

Parsley, Italian                                      
Petroselium crispumnea 
Annual/biannual    Sun to part shade
Properties:Diuretic, carminative, aperient, sedative, antispasmodic, antiseptic, expectorant, anti rheumatic, emmenagogue(seed).
Uses:troubles of the urinary system.
Parts used:roots, leaves and seeds.
Notes:essential in cuisine. Rich in vitamin A, B, C, calcium, magnesium and chlorophyll.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:cream   July to August (2nd year)

Pasque flower
Anemone pulsatilla
Perennial   Sun
Properties:calming,
Uses:nervous disorders associated with PMS, menopause and insomnia.
Parts used:arial parts.
Contraindication:acrid plant, use only low dosage of fresh plant.
Notes:could use a mulch to improve its spreading quality.
height:15cm to 25cm   Flower:purple   May to June

Peppermint                                          
Mentha piperita vulgaris
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties and uses:Same as spearmint but a little bit more stimulant.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:fresh or dried, as a tea to ease stomach troubles.
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:pink  July to August
Perilla, red (shiso)                            
Perilla frutescens
Annual   Sun
Properties:diaphoretic, antitussive, expectorant, stomachic, diuretic, laxative.
Uses:colds, fevers, coughs, lung congestions.
Parts used:stems, leaves, flowers and seeds.
Notes:beautiful dark purple foliage. Spicy flavor for sushis, salads or fish.
Height:50cm   Flower:pink   July to September

Pokeroot                                       
Phytolacca Americana
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:alterative, antirheumatic, anticancer, cathartic, emetic.
External uses:for ulcers, cysts and wounds of the skin.
Internal uses:for rheumatism and arthritis, sore throat, lymphatic cleanser.
Caution:must be used in very small quantity.
Parts used:roots and young leaves.
Contra-indications:powerful purgative and emetic when used in big quantities.
Height:up to 3m    Flower:white    July to August

Poppies, California                  
Eschscholzia californica
Annual   Sun
Properties:sedative, analgesic, antispasmodic.
Uses:anxiety, calms body pains.
Parts used:roots, leaves, flowers and capsules.
Contraindication:during pregnancy.
Notes:prefers a bit of sand in garden soil.
Height:50cm   Flower:orange and yellow   July to September.

Queen Anne's lace                                
Daucus carota
Biannual    Sun
Properties:diuretic, carminative, hypoglycemic, galactogogue.
Uses:dropsy, kidney and bladder problems, flatulence, colics.
Parts used:roots and seeds.
Contraindications:the seeds are abortive in big quantity!
Notes:the ancestor of the carrot! To identify in the wild, the center of its umbel has a small red flower.
Height:60cm to 120cm    Flower: white   July to September

Raspberry, common
Rubus idaeus
Perennial   Sun
Properties: astringent, stimulating, nourishing, tonic, antiemetic, hormonal and menstrual regulator.
Uses: Tonifies and strengthen , the feminine reproductive system. 
Rich in vitamins and minerals. Can be taken throughout pregnancy.

Parts used: leaves of 2nd year before blooming, fruits
Notes: can become invasive if not contained.
Height: 1 to 2 meters.
Rosehip                                                              
Rosa sp.
Perennial   Sun
Properties and Uses:mild sedative and antiinflammatory(oil), astringent(flowers), mild laxative(leaves).
Parts used:flowers and fruits(rosehips)
Notes:pretty spiny bush useful as a barrier.
Height:up to 3m    Flower:dark pink   June
Rosemary                                                
Rosmarius officinalis
Annual    Sun
Properties:Antipyretic, Antiinflammatory, stomachic, astringent, nervine, anodin, antiseptic, diaphoretic.
Uses:Headaches, indigestion, colds, inflammation of joints, for scalp and hair.
External:as a tea for scalp and hair.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Contraindications:not to use big quantities during pregnancy.
Notes:grown in the garden in the summer or in a pot all year long.
Height:60cm to 120cm    Flower:pale purple    August

Roseroot
Rhodiola rosea
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties: adaptogenic, immune-stimulating, tonic.
Uses: physical and mental exertion, stress, cuts and burns (leaves), stomach and intestinal problems (flowers).
Parts used: roots (dried), leaves and flowers.
Notes: prefers cool rock gardens.
Height: up to 25cm    Flower: yellow-green   June to July

Limited quantity of 1 plant per person
Rue                                                  
Ruta graveolens
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Antispasmodic, emmenagogue, stimulant, rubefacient.
Uses:Spasms, neuralgias and cramps, menstrual cramps, earaches.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:pretty blue metallic foliage. Prefers a poor and well drained soil.
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:yellow   July to August

Sage                                                      
Salvia officinalis
Perennial   Sun
Properties:Antispasmodic, astringent.
Uses:Excessive perspiration, hot flashes, diarrhea, dysentery, colds and flus, sinus congestion, bladder infection, inflammatory conditions.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:can be used as a purification smudge along with mugwort.
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:violet   July to August

Sage, Chinese                                        
Salvia miltiorrhiza
Perennial   Sun
In traditional Chinese medicine, Dan-shen helps with blood circulation and stagnation of the blood. Can be used in case of suppressed and painful menstruation, after birthing and in the treatment of pectoral angine, and stroke prevention.
Parts used:roots.
Notes:prefers sandy and humid soil. Mulch in winter.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:red-purple   July to August

Sage, clary                                                
Salvia sclarea
Biannual   Sun
Properties:antispasmodic, emmenagogue, tonic, antiseptic.
Uses:female reproductive problems, menopause, convalescence.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:beautiful plant with strong floral sent.
Height:90cm to 120cm   Flower:rose and mauve   July to August

Sage, white                              
Salvia apiana
Annual   Sun
Used as smudge or incense to clean the spirit and welcome positive energies.
Notes:prefers a dry and very sunny location.Try winter mulching with sand otherwise bring inside.
Height:up to 60cm in QC    Flower: white   late fall

Savory, summer                                        
Satureja hortensis
Annual   Sun
Properties:Aromatic, carminative, expectorant, antiseptic, antispasmodic.
Uses:Colic, flatulence, indigestion, gargles.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:excellent with beans(frijoles).
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:pink   August

Savory, winter                                              
Satureja montana
Perennial   Sun
Properties and uses:see savory, summer.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:could use a winter protection.
Height:60cm   Flower:pale pink   July to August

Schisandra                                        
limited quantity 1 per person
Schisandra chinensis
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:astringent, tonic for the urinary and nervous system, hepatic.
Uses:chronic cough, asthma, diarrhea, hepatitis.
Parts used:fruits.
Notes:prefers a bit of shade on its roots.This variety called 'Prince’ is auto fertile. For more info consult Herbal Emissaries of Steven Foster.
Height:up to 8m   Flower:pinkish-white   August
Scullcap                                                    
Scuttelaria lateriflora 
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Sedative, nervine, antispasmodic.
Uses:Nervousness, insomnia, alcohol and drug withdrawal, epilepsy and chorea.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:can spread like mint, may need a winter protection.
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:light blue   July to August

Seabuckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides
Perennial     Sun
Properties: vermifuge, tonic, astringent, anti-infective, antisclera, immunostimulant, lipotrope, antioxydant, antiulcerous, antiarythmic.
Uses: a general tonic, helps with  cardio-vascular, digestive, and lung problems. Soothes mentrual pains. Helps heal burns, sunburns, bedsores, eczema.  Used against flus and viral diseases. Extremely antioxydant and one of the most nourishing of the vegetal kingdom.
Parts used: berries, seeds, leaves and bark.
Notes:  For a most generous crop, 1 male plant is needed for 6 to 8 females. Males should be planted no further than 50 meters.
 Height:  2 to 5 meters.

Seabuckthorn, male plant
Hippophae rhamnoides
Serviceberry                                   
Amelanchier laevis
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:antiseptic, astringent, depurative, tonic.
Uses:calms irritations,  infections, diarrhea.
Parts used: root bark, flowers, fruits.
Notes:magnificent spring blooming small tree, its fruits loved by birds and humans!
Height:up to 8m   Flower:white   April to May
Soapwort                                                  
Saponaria officinalis 
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:depurative, diuretic, tonic, choleric.
Uses:skin and liver problems, arthritis and rheumatism.
Parts used:roots.
Contraindications:(internal) contains high levels of saponin. Consult a health professional.
Notes:the roots mixed with water can be used as a natural/emergency soap.
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:pale pink   July to September

Spearmint                                                    
Mentha spicata 
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Diaphoretic, aromatic, stomachic, calmative, antispasmodic, mild alterative.
Uses:Fevers, colds and flus, flatulence and colics, depression.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:spreading plant that can be planted in a bucket without a bottom.
Height:60cm   Flower:fuchsia   July to August

Spilanthes                                                  
Spilanthes acmella
Annual   Sun
Properties:antibiotic, anti fungal.
Uses:candida, fungus, yeast infections.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:bizarre looking plant…its flowers look like eyeballs!. Australian Aborigines chew on a leaf to treat a sore tooth.
Height:30cm to 45cm    Flower:red with yellow eye   July to September

St. Johnswort                                          
Hypericum perforatum
Perennial   Sun
Properties:sedative, antiinflammatory, astringent, antidepressant, relaxant, expectorant, antiviral.
Uses:pains and problems related to the nervous system, arthritic and rheumatic pains.
External:injuries and bruises, burns, muscular pains.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Contraindications:contains a pigment called hypericine, that can render the skin even more sensitive to the sun.
Notes:its french name 'Millepertuis or a thousand small holes', represents the many translucid oil glands sprinkled on its leaves.
Height:60cm to 120cm   Flower:yellow   June to September

Stevia                                                  
Stevia rebaudiana
Annual   Sun
Properties:sweet, carminative.
Uses:diabetes, pancreatic problems.
Parts used:leaves.
Notes:hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, a little goes a long way!
Grow in the garden in the summer and in the house in the winter.
Height:60cm to 90cm   Flower:white   winter

Sweet Wormwood                                              
Artemisia annua
Perennial   Sun to part shade 
Properties:Dispels heat, cools the blood, removes fevers, reduces summer heat syndrome.
Uses:Used for intermittent fever of tuberculosis and malaria, low sunstroke fever.
Parts used:stems, leaves and flowers.
Notes:nice smell, fresh or dried for wreaths or bouquets.
Height:120cm to 180cm   Flower:pale yellow   July to August

Sweetgrass
Hierochloe odorata
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Also known as Holy grass as it is considered a sacred herb of the first nations. Used in ceremonies to promote peace and healing.
The plant likes rich and evenly moist soil and may spread if the conditions are right.
Pick 2 or 3 crops a summer to braid or to weave.
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:gold and purple    August to September

Tansy                                                      
Tanacetum vulgare
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Anthelmintic, tonic, stimulant, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, nervine.
Uses:Expels worms, kidney weakness, hysteria, nervous affections.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Contraindications:(internal)can be toxic; consult a health professional.
Notes:pretty flowers for dry bouquets. Also used as an insecticidal.

Height:120cm to 150cm     Flower:yellow   July to September
Tarragon                                                  
Artemisia dracunculus
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:Aromatic, carminative, cordial.
Uses:Head, heart, liver.
Parts used:leaves.
Notes:delicious in omelets, salad dressing, pickles, mustards, and what else?
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:pale yellow    August

Thistle, milk                                              
Silybum marianum
Annual   Sun
Properties:hepatoprotective, rejuvenate, bitter tonic, diuretic.
Uses:liver problems, appetite loss, nausea (transport, chemotherapy).
Parts used:the seeds.
Notes:use protective gloves to collect the seeds, very sharp needles surround the flower capsule.
Height:90cm to 150cm   Flower:fuchsia   July to September

Thyme                                                            
Thymus vulgaris
Annual/perennial    Sun
Properties:Carminative, antiseptic, expectorant, antitussive.
Uses:Coughs, colds and flus, indigestion and other stomach problems.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:essential in cuisine, teas, extracts, syrups and in the bath!
Height:30cm to 60cm    Flower:pink   July to September

Thyme, wild                                                
Thymus serpylum
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Aromatic, antiseptic, stimulant, antispasmodic, diuretic, emmenagogue.
Uses:Coughs, colds and flus, indigestion, other stomach problems.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:polymorph plant, different depending on the regions and climates.
Height:15cm to 30cm    Flower:pink-blue   July to September

Tobacco sauvage                                                  
Nicotina rustica
Annual   Sun
Uses:insecticide, rituals.
Parts used:leaves.
Notes:sacred amerindian plant used in ceremonies and offerings. Prefers a rich soil.
Height:90cm to 120cm    Flower:pink   July to August

Valerian                                                    
Valeriana officinalis 
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Sedative, nervine, hypnotic, antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, anodyne.
Uses:Insomnia, stress and nervousness, menstrual cramps, pain relief.
Parts used:roots.
Notes:beautiful plant with a multitude of sweet smelling flowers bouquets.
Height:120cm to 150cm   Flower:pale pink   July

Vervain                                                         
Verbena officinalis
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:Nervine, emmenagogue, bitter tonic, emetic in large doses.
Uses:Liver disorders, irregular and painful menses, colds, flus and fevers, increases milk.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:sacred plant of the Antiquity, used for purifications, visions and aphrodisiac potions!
Height:60cm to 90cm    Flower:light purple   July

Vervain, blue                                                
Verbena hastata  
Perennial    Sun to part shade
Properties:nervine, emetic, expectorant, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, anticoagulant, diuretic, vermifuge.
Uses:depressions, insomnia, stress, liver and pancreas problems.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:beautiful indigenous plant, to be planted in groups to better appreciate its electrifying color. Will reseed itself. Likes wet environment.
Height:90cm to 150cm     Flower:violet    July to September

Verbena, lemon                                           
Aloysia triphylla
Annual   Sun
Properties:calming, digestive, sedative.
Uses:digestive problems, depression.
Parts used:leaves.
Notes:delicious lemon flavor for teas or dishes.
Height:here approx. 100cm    Flower:greenish   August to September.

Watercress                                                    
Nasturtium officinalis
Perennial (fragile)   Part shade to shade
Properties:diuretic, expectorant, depurative, stimulant.
Uses:improves physical resistance and chronic illnesses, helps eliminate exces mucus, stimulates appetite and facilitate digestion.
Parts used: leaves.
Notes:likes to grow close to streams. Spring salad rich in vitamins and minerals. 
Height:up to 45cm    Flower:white   June to September

Wild geranium                                     
Geranium maculatum
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:astringent
Uses:diarrhea, dysentery.
Parts used:roots
Notes:looks like the beautiful white Canada anemone only the flowers are lilac.
Height:50cm   Flower:lilac    July

Willow herb                                                
Epilobium parviflorum
Annual   Sun
Properties:Demulcent, tonic, astringent, antispasmodic.
Uses:Urinary problems, prostate, intestinal problems.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:will reseed itself.
Height:60cm to 90cm   Flower:pink   July to August

Woodruff, sweet                                          
Asperula odorata
Perennial    Part shade to full shade
Properties:antiseptic, cholagogue, sedative.
Uses:spring tonic, migraines, nervousness and stomach pains.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:nice ground cover. Also used in spring wine and dried in potpourris
Height:15cm to 30cm   Flower:white   May to July

Wormwood                                            
Artemisia absinthium 
Perennial   Sun to part shade
Properties:Anthelmintic, cholagogue, stomachic, anti-inflammatory.
Uses:Fevers, liver problems, inflammatory condition of the GI tract, worms and parasites.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Notes:gracious looking plant with grey foliage.
Height:90cm to 120cm    Flower:pale yellow   July to August

Wormwood, Redstem                         
Artemisia scoparia
Biannual   Sun
Properties: urease inhibitor, antimalarial, liver protectector, free radical scavenger, insecticidal.
Uses:ulcers, urinary tract and gastrointesnal infections, jaundice, staphylocoques et streptocoques.
Parts used:roots, aerial parts.
Notes:pretty redish-grey foliage. Odorant.
Height:up to 60cm   Flower:beige  July to August

Yarrow                                                      
Achillea millefolium
Perennial   Sun
Properties:Diaphoretic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory, carminative, stomachic, hemostatic, astringent, antispasmodic.
Uses:Colds, flus and fevers, painful and suppressed menses, bleeding, hemorrhoids.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Contra-indications:during pregnancy.
Notes:excellent companion plant. Accelerates the decomposition of compost.
Height:60cm to 90cm   Flower:white   June to September

Zaatar                                                  
Oreganum syriacum
Annual   Sun
Rich in essential oil known as carcacrol, a good antibacterial.
Delicious in the Middle eastern spice mix of the same name; contains Zaatar, garlic, salt, olive oil and sumac seeds.
Parts used:leaves and flowers.
Height:50cm   flower:white   July to September

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