Stomach

These herbs aid in digestion, reduce bloating, relieve indigestion, and support the health of the digestive tract.
Examples: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita), Caraway (Carum carvi), Mint (Mentha spicata)

Cross Gentian (Gentiana cruciata)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Cross Gentian, Star GentianLATIN NAME: Gentiana cruciataLOCAL NAMES:Bulgaria: Синя тинтява, Горчива трева, Мъжка тинтява, Прострел, СвещилкаCzechia: hořec křížatýTurkey: yeşilkenGeorgia: ნაღველა ჯვრისებრი COUNTRY: Bulgaria; Czechia; Turkey; Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT:Region: Grasslands, meadows, open woodlandsElevation: 200–1 600 mTerrain: Dry, calcareous soils on forest edges, slopes, pastures, and meadows DESCRIPTION:A slender perennial 15–50 cm tall, […]

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Blackthorn / Sloe (Prunus spinosa)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Skin & Wound Healing, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Blackthorn, Sloe LATIN NAME: Prunus spinosa LOCAL NAMES: Bulgaria: трънка (trŭnka) Czechia: trnka obecná Turkey: dikenli erik Georgia: კვრინხი COUNTRY: Bulgaria; Czechia; Turkey; Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Hedgerows, woodland edges, scrublands Elevation: Sea level up to ~1,600 m Terrain: Clay or loamy soils in semi-open habitats DESCRIPTION: A thorny deciduous shrub

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Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)

Bulgaria, Circulation & Heart, Czech Republic, Georgia, Immune Support, Skin & Wound Healing, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Sea Buckthorn, Seaberry LATIN NAME: Hippophae rhamnoides LOCAL NAMES: Bulgaria: облепиха (oblepiha), ракитник (rakitnik) Czechia: rakytník řešetlákový Turkey: yalancı iğde, yer iğdesi, çıçırgan otu Georgia: ქაცვი COUNTRY: Bulgaria; Czechia; Turkey; Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Coastal sandy soils; riverbanks; disturbed sites; high-altitude slopes (Samegrelo, Yazbegi, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi in Georgia) Elevation: From sea

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Lady’s Bedstraw (Galium verum)

Circulation & Heart, Czech Republic, Georgia, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Lady’s Bedstraw LATIN NAME: Galium verum LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: მინდვრისნემსა Czechia: svízel syřišťový Turkey: yoğurt otu COUNTRY: Widespread across most of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia (including Turkey, Czechia, Georgia) WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Dry, grassy meadows; open woods; roadsides Elevation: From lowlands up to moderate elevations Terrain: Well-drained soils, often

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Water Pepper (Polygonum hydropiper)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Immune Support, Liver & Detox, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Water Pepper LATIN NAME: Polygonum hydropiper LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: წალიკა (ts’alika) Czechia: Rdesno peprník Turkey: Su biberi Bulgaria: Водно пипериче (Vodnо piperiche) COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, throughout Europe and Asia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: All regions of Georgia and much of Eurasia Elevation: Sea level up to mid-elevations Terrain: Damp or

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Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Immune Support, Respiratory Health, Skin & Wound Healing, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Russian Olive (Oleaster) LATIN NAME: Elaeagnus angustifolia LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Hlošina úzkolistá Turkey: İğde Bulgaria: Теснолистна миризлива върба, руска маслина или олеастър Georgia: ჭალაფშატა (Ch’alafshata) COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: All regions of Georgia, commonly in valleys, riverbanks, and arid areas Elevation: Lowlands to moderate elevations Terrain: Wetlands,

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Yellow Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris)

Bulgaria, Georgia, Skin & Wound Healing, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Yellow Toadflax LATIN NAME: Linaria vulgaris LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: სელიჭა (Selicha) Turkey: Sarı çiçekli linaria Bulgaria: Жълто кученце, Луличка COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, widely found in temperate Eurasia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: All regions of Georgia; widespread in temperate Europe and Asia Elevation: Grows from lowlands up to moderate elevations Terrain: Grasslands,

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Common Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Bulgaria, Georgia, Respiratory Health, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Common Sage LATIN NAME: Salvia officinalis LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: სალბი (Salbi) Turkey: Adaçayı Bulgaria: Салвия (Salviya) COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, widespread across Europe and the Mediterranean WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: All regions of Georgia; Mediterranean basin Elevation: Thrives from lowlands to hillsides Terrain: Gardens, rocky slopes, hillsides, open woodlands, and cultivated beds

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Grey Alder (Alnus incana)

Bulgaria, Georgia, Respiratory Health, Soothing & Calming, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Grey Alder LATIN NAME: Alnus incana LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: მურყანი (murqani) Turkey: Gri kızılağaç Bulgaria: Сива елша (Siva elsha) COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: All regions of Georgia; widespread in temperate regions across Eurasia Elevation: Found from lowlands to mountainous regions Terrain: Wetlands, riverbanks, floodplains, moist forests DESCRIPTION: Grey

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Broadleaf Plantain (Plantago major)

Bulgaria, Georgia, Respiratory Health, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Broadleaf Plantain LATIN NAME: Plantago major LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: მრავალძარღვა (mravaldzarghva) Turkey: Büyük sinirli ot Bulgaria: Живовляк (Zhivovlyak) COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: All regions of Georgia; widespread across Europe and temperate Asia Elevation: Sea level up to around 2,500 meters Terrain: Lawns, meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas DESCRIPTION:

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