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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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Staphylea pinnata (European Bladdernut)

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

ENGLISH NAME: European BladdernutLATIN NAME: Staphylea pinnataLOCAL NAMES:Georgia: ჯონჯოლი (Jonjoli)Turkey: Kabarcıklı ağaçBulgaria: Блъдарка, Европейският див лешникCzechia: BlasenstrauchCOUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, native to Europe and Western AsiaWHERE TO FIND IT:Region: Guria, Imereti, Adjara, Kartli, Samachablo, KakhetiiElevation: Not specifiedTerrain: Woodlands, thickets, and forest edges DESCRIPTION:Staphylea pinnata, commonly known as European Bladdernut, is a deciduous shrub or

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European Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)

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

ENGLISH NAME: European Gooseberry LATIN NAME: Ribes uva-crispa LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: ხურტკმელი (Khurtkmeli) Turkey: Bektaşi üzümü Bulgaria: Киселец (Kiselets) Czechia: Angrešt COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, native to Europe and Western Asia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Guria, common in gardens and orchards Elevation: Not specified; adaptable to various altitudes Terrain: Various environments including gardens,

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Small Nettle (Urtica urens)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Small Nettle LATIN NAME: Urtica urens LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: ჭინჭარი (Chin’chari) Czechia: Kopřiva malá Turkey: Küçük ısırgan Bulgaria: Малка коприва (Malka kopriva) COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Czechia, Bulgaria, widespread in Europe and Asia WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: All regions of Georgia and most of Eurasia Elevation: Sea level to uplands Terrain: Disturbed areas,

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Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Shepherd’s Purse LATIN NAME: Capsella bursa-pastoris LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: წიწმატურა (Tsits’matura) Czechia: Kokoška pastuší tobolka Turkey: Çobançantası Bulgaria: Овчарска торбичка (Ovcharska torbichka) COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Czechia, Bulgaria, widespread in Europe, Asia, and naturalized worldwide WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: All regions of Georgia, widespread across Eurasia Elevation: Sea level up to subalpine meadows

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Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Lingonberry LATIN NAME: Vaccinium vitis-idaea LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: წითელი მოცვი (Tsiteli motsvi) Czechia: Brusinka obecná Turkey: Turna yemişi Bulgaria: Червена боровинка (Chervena borovinka) COUNTRY: Georgia (Adjara, Guria), Czechia, Turkey, Bulgaria WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: Adjara, Guria, and mountain forests Elevation: From lowland forests up to subalpine regions Terrain: Acidic soils in forests,

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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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European Horse-Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)

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

ENGLISH NAME: European Horse-Chestnut LATIN NAME: Aesculus hippocastanum LOCAL NAMES: Georgia: ცხენისწაბლა (tskhenists’bala) Czechia: Jírovec maďal Turkey: At kestanesi Bulgaria: Конски кестен (Konski kesten) COUNTRY: Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechia, most of Europe WHERE TO FIND IT: Region: All regions of Georgia; widespread in Europe Elevation: Lowlands to foothills (sea level up to ~1,000 m) Terrain:

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Small-leaved Lime / Linden (Tilia cordata)

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

ENGLISH NAME: Small-leaved Lime, LindenLATIN NAME: Tilia cordataLOCAL NAMES:Czechia: Lípa malolistáTurkey: IhlamurBulgaria: Липа дребнолистна (Lipa drebnolistna)Georgia: ცაცხვი (Tsatskhvi)COUNTRY: Georgia, Czechia, Turkey, Bulgaria, and widespread across Europe and Western AsiaWHERE TO FIND IT:Region: All regions of GeorgiaElevation: Lowlands to uplandsTerrain: Forests, woodlands, riverbanks, city parks, gardens DESCRIPTION:Tilia cordata, or small-leaved lime/linden, is a large deciduous tree

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