Abstract Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North America, has long held a revered status in traditional medicine systems for its diverse therapeutic properties. Modern research is beginning to validate many of its traditional…
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Abstract Mouse Ear (Hieracium pilosella), also known as hawkweed, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, now widely distributed across North America. Traditionally used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, astringent, and diuretic properties,…
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Mouse Ear, also known scientifically as Hieracium pilosella and colloquially as Hawkweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia but naturalized worldwide. Known for its woolly leaves and yellow flowers, Mouse Ear has been…
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Abstract Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), a broad-leaved evergreen shrub native to eastern North America, has historically been admired for its ornamental beauty and toxicological significance. While Mountain Laurel is more commonly studied for its poisonous…
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Abstract Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), a flowering evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States, is recognized for its ornamental appeal and historic medicinal use. While its toxicity has limited its applications in modern herbalism, historical…
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Abstract Mountain Flax traditionally refers to Linum catharticum—a diminutive annual used historically as a purgative—and more recently, research has focused on the health-promoting seeds of Linum usitatissimum (common flax) for prostate and urinary tract…
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Abstract Mountain flax, encompassing high-altitude varieties of Linum usitatissimum and related species, is prized for its seeds’ rich composition of omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and dietary fiber. Clinical and preclinical studies indicate these bioactives…
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Mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia L.), commonly known as rowan, has a long history in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antioxidant properties. Recent phytochemical and pharmacological investigations have begun to elucidate its potential…
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Abstract Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia), commonly known as rowan or European rowan, has long held a revered position in traditional European herbal medicine. While it is better known for its vibrant red berries and folkloric significance, recent scientific…
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Abstract Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a perennial herb traditionally used in European and Asian phytotherapy, particularly for cardiovascular and gynecological conditions. Emerging scientific interest has begun to explore its broader urological and hormonal…
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Abstract Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), has long been revered in traditional herbal medicine for its cardiotonic, nervine, and uterotonic properties. While historically recognized for its benefits in women’s reproductive…
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Abstract Mormon Tea (Ephedra viridis), a shrub native to the arid regions of the western United States, has been traditionally used by Native American tribes and early settlers for its medicinal properties. Unlike some other Ephedra species, Ephedra viridis contains…
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