Friday 23 February 2024

Plants We Used to Use 363. Ribbed melilot

Extracts of Ribbed melilot (Melilotus officinalis) are a diuretic that's also said to reduce capillary permeability, improving tissue oxygen supplies. Traditionally, they were used to treat respiratory infections; fever; digestive disorders; skin conditions and constipation.

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What's In a Critter's Name? 56. Lynx

The lynx's name comes from the Greek word 'leucos', meaning white or bright. This may be a reference to the animal's eyes, ...