List of medicinal plants
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera (/ˈæloʊiː/ or /ˈæloʊ/) is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates around the world. It is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses.
Etymology
The name Aloe is derived from the Arabic word "Alloeh" meaning "shining bitter substance," while Vera in Latin means "true."
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Chamomile
Chamomile (/ˈkæməˌmaɪl, -ˌmiːl/) is a common name for several daisy-like plants of the family Asteraceae. Two of the species are commonly used to make herbal infusions for traditional medicine, and there is some evidence that chamomile has an effect on health.
Etymology
The word "chamomile" comes from the Greek word "χαμαίμηλον" (khamaimēlon) meaning "earth apple," which is derived from "χαμαί" (khamai) meaning "on the ground" and "μήλον" (mēlon) meaning "apple."
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Echinacea
Echinacea (/ˌɛkɪˈneɪʃə/) is a genus, or group of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The Echinacea genus has nine species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are endemic to eastern and central North America, where they are found growing in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas.
Etymology
The name Echinacea derives from the Greek word "echinos" meaning "hedgehog," referring to the spiny central disk of the flower head.
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