Medicinal plants The Czech Republic currently uses about 200 kinds of medicinal plants. In medicine is used a variety of herbs, shrubs, trees or mushrooms. Among the most known include the following:
LÍPA SRD Č ITÁ (Tilia cordata) Used flowers Tea has a calming effect
BEZ Č ERNÝ (Sambucus nigra) Used flowers, leaves, bark and berries This plant has a variety of uses in medicine
ŠÍPKOVÁ R ŮŽ E (Rosa canina) Rose hips are rich in vitamin C Used to strengthen the body and for diuretic problems
SMETÁNKA LÉKA Ř SKÁ (Taraxacum officinale) Used roots and leaves Helps to reduce inflammation of urinary tract It is also used for making sirup, honey or wine
KOP Ř IVA DVOUDOMÁ (Urtica dioica) Used leaves Used as an antirheumatic, diuretic, against hair loss
HE Ř MÁNEK PRAVÝ (Matricaria recutita) Used flowers It is used to relieve pain and stomach problems
PODB Ě L LÉKA Ř SKÝ (Tussilago farfara) Used flowers and leaves It is useful for inflammation of the upper respiratory tract
JITROCEL KOPINATÝ (Plantago lanceolata) Used leaves Sirup is good at curing of cough
T Ř EZALKA TE Č KOVANÁ (Hypericum perforatum) Used stems and flowers Used to treat inflammation and skin eczema
KOSTIVAL LÉKA Ř SKÝ (Symphytum officinale) Used roots and leaves Helps to heal broken bones
1. class is making tea from herbs
2. class is learning about herbs and making tea from them
3. class is making teamats and tasting herbal tea