Emily Gan

Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) [zeno_font_resizer] Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) Sambucus nigra, also known as elder, black elder, or European elder. This is a small deciduous tree native to Europe and easily recognised in early summer by its white flower, which later develops into black berries. The flowers and berries have been used in European folk medicine for

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) [zeno_font_resizer] Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Helianthus annuus, also known as sunflower, belongs to the Asteraceae family native to North America 1. Vast field of sunflowers are grown commercially worldwide, and the seeds are harvested as food as well as its medicinal benefits. Sunflower seeds can be used as a snack, topping for salads, as

Taraxacum officinale ( Dandelion) [zeno_font_resizer] Taraxacum officinale ( Dandelion) Taraxacum officinale, also known as Dandelion, is a perennial plant with yellow flowers growing from a hollow milky stem with saw-shaped leaves. Taraxacum officinale is a rich source of micronutrients with numerous therapeutic benefits, thus it has a long history in traditional folk medicine to treat

Silybum marianum (Milk thistle) [zeno_font_resizer] Silybum marianum (Milk thistle) Silybum marianum, also commonly known as milk thistle, is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region 1. It has distinctive purple flowers and its leaves are white-veined, oblong with spiky edges. Milk Thistle extract has a high amount of silymarin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects 1. Traditionally,