Chamomile latin name Matricaria is a oneyearold herbaceous plant It is up to 50 cm high The flowers are gathered in the inflorescence basket The fruit is an elongated brown seed ID: 1042701
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1. Healing Bulgarian Herbs
2. ChamomileChamomile ( latin name -Matricaria )is a one-year-old herbaceous plant. It is up to 50 cm high. The flowers are gathered in the inflorescence basket. The fruit is an elongated brown seed. This plant grows in weedy and abandoned places and along roads. In Bulgaria it is spread from 0 to 1000 m altitude height.Chamomile is a universal medicine especially for young children. Babies are given chamomile tea for spasms and colic. The chamomile also helps for gas, diarrhea, rash, stomach pain, insomnia, fever and toothache.
3. ThymeIn medicine: The plant has extremely powerful antimicrobial properties, due to its rich content of ethereal oil. This herb also dilutes well the secretion into the lungs, it is also useful for a stuffy nose, cold and flu. In cases of sore throat the thyme can be used as a gargle. Thyme teas have a pretty good effect on normalizing gastric comfort.Thymus is a genus of about 350 species of aromatic perennial herbaceous plants and small shrubs up to 40 cm high.Thyme are grown in the yards of people and in some public alleys. They are distinguished by cold resistance, but all species love the sun.
4. OreganoOrdinary oregano (Origanum vulgare) is found in the wild places almost everywhere in Bulgaria. It grows in bushes and clearings, in stony places and in rare forests, mostly in foothills and mountains. It is also grown as a cultural plant because of the aromatic oil, which is mainly found in the colors. The oregano oil is widely used in perfumery.Dried stems are a good substitute of tea. They are used for coughi, in the treatment of pulmonary diseases, high blood pressure. The oregano that blooms with rose-colored flowers is also used as a spice.
5. ZdravetzOrdinary geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum) grows on semi-shady to sunny rocks and bushes in the mountains.Geranium ethereal oil is extracted from the geranium. The herb is used as a paw to treat infection or inflammation, as well as to relief the discomfort caused by chest pain. Also in sore throats, wounds, ulcers, burns, inflammation of the gums.The herb is a symbol of health, long life and cheerfulness. It is not coincidence that it often presents in folk customs and songs – it is used as a decoration in girls’ dresses, weddings, Christenings and for ritual breads.
6. MINTThe Latin name of the Mint is Mintha. The location of the mint is along the valleys of the Maritsa, Tundja, Vid rivers and others. The beneficial properties of Mint are mainly focused in medicine, it is a component of many medicines.Menthol oil helps for stomach ache, dizziness, insomnia, headache, depression, epilepsy. The mint is also widely used in culinary for deserts, soft drinks and ice-creams. In cosmetics the mint is an ingredient of perfumes, soaps, toothpastes and even some people use it against mosquitoes.
7. St. John's wortThe Latin name of the St. John's wort is Hypericum perforatum . This herb is found all over the country in grassy clearing places. This herb has a variety of very beneficial properties acts antimicrobial and early healing improves the flow of the heart muscle and the production of many medicinal products.
8. St.John's carrotyThe Latin name of this herb is Centaurium erythraea. This herb has an appetite stimulating and improving digestive action used in various diseases and lowers the temperature in shake conditions.
9. BasilThe Latin name of the Basil is Ocimum basilicum. The country of Basil are the tropics of Asia and Africa. Basil has antiseptic pain relief and anti-inflammatory action. Taken in high doses is toxic. Basil has been cultivating cultural in Europe for centuries.
10. White yarrow- White yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a plant typical of Bulgaria, which grows from 0 to 2000 meters altitude. It is known for its many uses as a herb. It is a perennial herb. Blooms in May through September.- The herb grows in grassy places and meadows. In addition to overweight, high temperature white yarrow also helps with gastritis, ulcer and high blood pressure.- А hot tub with white yarrow extract relieves leg swelling and varicose veins.
11. There are over 250 species, mostly in moderate areas. There are about 15 species in Bulgaria. One species is protected by the Biological Diversity Act. The herb improves digestion, stimulates appetite, closes ulcers and helps for less damage to stomach lining, because of its bactericidal property. It helps also with acne, eczema and other skin diseases.Plantain (Plantago)
12. Lemon balmMelissa officinalis is a perennial herb. It grows in bushes and rare forests on grassy and stony places throughout the country. The leaves are used as a herb, in teas, and also as a flavouring. The plant is used to attract bees for honey production. The tea of lemon balm, the essential oil, and the extract are used in traditional and alternative medicine, including aromatherapy. It soothes, lowers blood pressure, helps in anxiety and insomnia.
13. SavorySavory (Satureja) is an annual herb, used to flavor food.Grows in vegetable gardens.Fresh and dried leaves are used as a spice. It is widely used as a seasoning for grilled meats and barbecues, as well as in stews and sauces.Apart from spice, savory is used in medicine for gastrointestinal diseases as a painkiller and strengthening agent.
14. NettlesThe most famous representative of the genus in Bulgaria is the common nettle (Urtica dioica). It grows everywhere - in parks, yards, mountains, even in pots.Noodles contain so-called organic iron. It is used as a curative tea or boiled - even raw, like a salad.Reduces gum inflammation and protects against plaque, helps with fatigue and can replace coffee.- The roots of the plant are useful for preventing young children’s urination during the night.
15. DevesilDevesil tones the body, stimulates the secretory system, acts beneficial to the cardiovascular and nervous system. It is also applied externally to skin rushes, wounds, fungi on the legs, muscle, bone and joint disease, severe pain and stiffness.Devesil (Levisticum officinale) is a perennial plant. Outwardly and to taste, it looks a bit like celery. Cultivated in vegetable gardens.The fruit of the devesil can also be used as a spice.
16. CeleryApium graveolens, also known as cureviz, is a 2-year-old herbaceous plant. Grows in swampy and wet places, as well as wet sands. In Bulgaria it is naturally distributed along the Black Sea coast along the rivers Danube, Maritsa, Struma.The main action of celery is diuretic, due to the essential oils contained in it; has anti-rheumatic action and stimulates the action of the central nervous system.
17. Blue BileBlue bile, blue damsel or chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It is found in Bulgaria and is spread in the lower parts of the country, along roads, dry meadows, and also as weeds of cultures. Contains glycosides that have a curative effect on digestive disorders and respiratory problems.
18. The Kazanluk Rose (damascene) Is also known as "red rose oil".In Bulgaria it is grown as an oil-rich plant in the Rose Valley. The rose is branched in its base bush. The Kazanlak Rose is grown because of the colors that contain essential oils from which the famous Bulgarian rose oil is produced.Bulgaria exports about 10 tons of rose oil per month. From the flower petals of the rose are prepared jams, jellies, sweet and liqueurs. Products obtained from the processing of the colors are used in the culinary industry as flavors, flavors, coloring agents, for example, pink honey.
19. Marigold (Calendula)Marigold is a curative plant. In folk medicine, the plant is col-lected and its flowers, stems and leaves are used. As tea, the plant is recommended for yellowish, liver, stomach ulcer, inflammation of the large intestine, high blood pressure, and as a sedative for the nervous systemThey must, however, be harvested in strong sunshine, as their healing power is greatest.
20. Parsley (petroselinum crispum)It is grown predominantly as a vegetable culture. To a large extent, its taste properties are due to the high concentration of chlorophyll. Apart from spice in the kitchen, it is also used in medicine be-cause it is a plant that has many vitamins and minerals. It strengthens the bone system, helps regulate blood sugar levels, cares for kidney health, and generally strengthens the immune system.
21. Dill (anethum graveolens)The fresh dill has a strong flavor, it seasons salad sauces, marinades and cheeses. It is used in the preparation of pickles, a tarator (traditional Bulgarian summer soup), it is also suitable for the seasoning of fish and vegetable dishes. The dill salad awakens the appetite and favors the metabolism in the body.The dill is a plant rich in many vitamins and minerals, which make it useful for the body. It is also known for its curative proper-ties used in stomach aches and colic in infants, anemia, insomnia and nervousness, bone problems as it has a high calcium content.