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)

Mullein (Verbascum densiflorum)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Mullein (Denseflower Mullein) LATIN NAME: Verbascum densiflorum LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Divizna velkokvětá Turkey: Sığırkuyruğu Bulgaria: Лопен (Lopen) Georgia: ვერბასკუმი (Verbaskumi) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Dry mountainous regions, hillsides, and rocky plateaus Elevation: 300–1,800 meters Terrain: Stony hillsides, dry meadows, roadsides, and rocky outcrops DESCRIPTION: Denseflower Mullein is […]

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Garlic Mustard (Alliaria officinalis)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Immune Support, Stomach, Turkey /

Garlic Mustard (Alliariaofficinalis) ENGLISH NAME: Garlic Mustard LATIN NAME: Alliariaofficinalis (syn. Alliaria petiolata) LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Česnáčeklékařský Turkey: Sarımsak otu Bulgaria: Чеснова трева Georgia: ნიორწყალასებრი (Nior-tsk’alasebri) (descriptive,rarely used) COUNTRY: Turkey,Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Forested andsemi-shaded rural areas Elevation: 200–1,200 meters Terrain: Deciduousforests, garden edges, shaded trails, hedgerows DESCRIPTION:Garlic Mustard is a

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Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Mugwort LATIN NAME: Artemisia vulgaris LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Pelyněk černobýl Turkey: Tavşan otu / Kara pelin Bulgaria: Обикновен пелин (Obiknoven pelin) Georgia: აბზინდა (Abzinda) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Common in all rural and peri-urban areas Elevation: 0–1,600 meters Terrain: Grassy areas, ditches, roadsides, field edges, and disturbed

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Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Chicory LATIN NAME: Cichorium intybus LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Čekanka obecná Turkey: Hindiba Bulgaria: Цикория (Tsikoriya) Georgia: ციკორიუმი (Tsikoriumi) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Common throughout lowland and rural areas in all listed countries Elevation: 0–1,500 meters Terrain: Meadows, roadsides, grasslands, and urban parks DESCRIPTION: Chicory is a perennial

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Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Southernwood LATIN NAME: Artemisiaabrotanum LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Pelyněk brotaň Turkey: Pekmez otu /Güveyotu Bulgaria: Храстовиден пелин (Limonena pelin) Georgia: აბსინთი (Absinti) (used for artemisias generally) COUNTRY: Turkey,Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Thrace (Turkey),Northern Bulgaria, South Moravia (Czechia), Kartli (Georgia) Elevation: 200–1,200 meters Terrain: Lowlands, dryand sunny meadows, garden borders DESCRIPTION:Southernwood

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Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Artichoke LATIN NAME: Cynara scolymus LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Artyčok zeleninový Turkey: Enginar Bulgaria: Артишок (Artishok) Georgia: არტიშოკა (Artishoka) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: South Moravia, Aegean coast (Turkey), Plovdiv area (Bulgaria), Kakheti (Georgia) Elevation: 0–600 meters Terrain: Lowlands, well-drained and sunny areas DESCRIPTION: Recognized for its unique appearance,

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Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Immune Support, 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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Angelica (Angelica archangelica)

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Stomach, Turkey /

ENGLISH NAME: Angelica LATIN NAME: Angelica archangelica LOCAL NAMES: Czechia: Andělika lékařská Turkey: Melek otu Bulgaria: Ангелика (Angelika) Georgia: ანგელიკა (Ang’elika) COUNTRY: Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, Georgia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Highlands, moist meadows, riverbanks Elevation: 600–1,800 meters Terrain: Humid, rich, well-drained soils DESCRIPTION:This biennial plant is characterized by its striking appearance, featuring large, umbrella-like

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