Practices of ancient Slavic medicine
The Slavs developed a distinct cultural identity in their ancient homeland, including a unique form of primitive medicine. This medical...
Cultural significance of Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) in pre-Slavic era!?
Amanita muscaria ritual ceremony in proto-Slavic era In the pre-Slavic era, Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) likely held significant...
Tinctura Muscariae ~ Fly agaric Mother tincture and traditional way of preparation
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) ~ One of the most iconic and distinctive of European fungi "Some (15-20 percent) of my patients who were...
Afion and Macedonian culture of poppy cultivation
Visit to south Macedonian territory, Tikveš. Known for its famous vineyards but, less famous for its culture of poppy cultivation (...
Plant of Sorceresses and Witches
Henbane (Hyoscyamus spp.) has a history more than 9,000 years old as a magical plant and intoxicating aphrodisiac. In the late Middle...
Pharmacopoeia Neanderthalensis and The Plants of the First "Flower People"
Ephedra may be the oldest plant used in ritual and folklore. Plant remains were found in the Shanidar caves, 60,000-year-old burial site...
Shepherd's purse ~ Nature's remedy for internal and external bleeding
Shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris (Fam. Brassicaceae/Cruciferae) is a common cosmopolitan weed growing up to 40 cm and indigenous...
Unknown About Known
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) in folklore Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) growing in prime-forest Štirovača,Croatia An old...
Hips that contain more vitamin C than any citrus ~ Dog rose (Rosa canina)
Late autumn provides us one of nature's best vitamin C "power house". Dog rose(Rosa canina) is a perennial plant (Rosaceae), wild rose...
The most healing plants in the world - Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
"From ancient times until today, many people have witnessed the healing power of comfrey. Comfrey is a compelling testament to how...
