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)

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

Bulgaria, Circulation & Heart, Czech Republic, Georgia, Liver & Detox, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Common Purslane LATIN NAME: Portulaca oleracea LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Portulák zahradní Turkey: Semizotu Bulgaria: Тученица (Tuchenitsa) Georgia: ტუჩენია (Tuchenia) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Widespread in gardens, fields, roadsides, and disturbed soils Elevation: Sea level up to 1500 meters Terrain: Prefers sunny, well-drained soils; often found in cultivated […]

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White Iris (Iris florentina)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Respiratory Health, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: White Iris LATIN NAME: Iris florentina LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Bílá kosatka Turkey: Floransa süseni Bulgaria: Перуника бяла Georgia: თეთრი ირისი COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Old gardens, monastery surroundings, dry open slopes Elevation: Up to 800 meters Terrain: Well-drained, calcareous or sandy soils, full to partial sun DESCRIPTION:

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Wall Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Wall Germander LATIN NAME: Teucrium chamaedrys LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Červený podražec Turkey: Taş yoncası Bulgaria: Червено подъбиче (Cherveno podŭbiche) Georgia: კედლის ღერძკბილა (Kedlis gherdz’kbil’a) COUNTRY: Bulgaria, Turkey, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Dry grassy slopes, forest edges, limestone outcrops Elevation: Up to 1500 meters Terrain: Well-drained calcareous or rocky soils in

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Logrooted Crane’s Bill (Geranium macrorrhizum)

Bulgaria, Skin & Wound Healing, Soothing & Calming, Stomach /

ENGLISH NAME: Logrooted Crane’s Bill LATIN NAME: Geranium macrorrhizum LOCAL NAMES: Bulgarian: Обикновен див горски здравец Common Synonym: Balkan Geranium HABITAT: Country/Region: Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula Preferred Habitat: Shady, rocky woodlands, forest edges, limestone hillsides, often forming dense ground cover Soil & Light Requirements: Prefers well-drained soils; thrives in partial shade to full sun

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Liquorice / Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Bulgaria, Head & Mind, Immune Support, Liver & Detox, Soothing & Calming, Stomach /

ENGLISH NAME: Liquorice, Licorice LATIN NAME: Glycyrrhiza glabra LOCAL NAMES: Bulgarian: Сладник, Сладък корен, Женско биле Czech: Lékořice lysá COUNTRY: Bulgaria WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Along the Danube River and Danube Plain Terrain: Moist, grassy areas DESCRIPTION: A perennial herb with a short, thick rhizome and erect stems reaching 50–200 cm. It has pinnate

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Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Respiratory Health, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Anise LATIN NAME: Pimpinellaanisum LOCAL NAMES: Bulgaria: Анасон (Anason) Turkey: Anason Czechia: Bedrník anýz Georgia: ანისული (Anisuli) COUNTRY: Bulgaria,Turkey, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: South-EastBulgaria (mainly cultivated) Elevation: Lowland tomid-altitude (up to 800 m) Terrain: Fields andmountain regions; prefers well-drained, light soils with plenty ofsun. Rare in the wild, typically cultivated.

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Wild Garlic (Allium kurtzianum)

Bulgaria, Skin & Wound Healing, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Wild Garlic LATIN NAME: Allium kurtzianum LOCAL NAMES: Turkey: Yabani Sarımsak Czechia: Česnek divoký Bulgaria: Див чесън (Div chesŭn) Georgia: გარეული ნიორი (Gareuli niori) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: South Marmara Region, Western Anatolia Elevation: Lowland to mid-elevation zones Terrain: Fertile soils in open woodlands, meadows, and loamy

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Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)

Bulgaria, Circulation & Heart, Czech Republic, Georgia, Immune Support, Liver & Detox, Respiratory Health, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Astragalus LATIN NAME: Astragalus membranaceus LOCAL NAMES: Turkey: Geven Otu Czechia: Kozinec blanitý Bulgaria: Астрагал (Astragal) Georgia: ასტრაგალუსი (Astragalusi) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Mount Ida and mountainous zones across Eurasia Elevation: 200–2,700 meters Terrain: Dry hillsides, forest edges, bushlands, and mountain meadows DESCRIPTION: Astragalus is a perennial

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Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Soothing & Calming, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Common Centaury LATIN NAME: Centaurium erythraea LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Zeměžluč lékařská Turkey: Kırmızı kantaron Bulgaria: Червен кантарион (Cherven kantarion) Georgia: წითელი კენტარიონი (Tsiteli kentarioni) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Common throughout temperate Europe and the Caucasus Elevation: 100–1,200 meters Terrain: Glades, dry pastures, open forest meadows, sunny clearings,

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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Yarrow LATIN NAME: Achillea millefolium LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Řebříček obecný Turkey: Civanperçemi Bulgaria: Бял равнец (Byal ravnets) Georgia: ათასფოთოლა (Ataspotola) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Widely distributed in temperate regions Elevation: 100–1,600 meters Terrain: Dry meadows, pastures, roadsides, field edges, disturbed soils DESCRIPTION: Yarrow is a perennial herb

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