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Artichoke is a well‑known Mediterranean vegetable, mildly bitter in taste and low in calories. But it is not only popular as a vegetable; as a medicinal plant it helps with various gastrointestinal complaints and may lower cholesterol. What makes this plant so special?

To some of us it's just a bothersome plant that quickly gets caught in clothing. However, greater burdock is valued in naturopathy for its positive properties and is commonly used as an essence for skin conditions and as an oil for beautiful hair. How can you benefit from this clingy plant?

Arnica is known as a powerhouse plant that helps bruises disappear faster and relieves pain. Its healing power is so strong that it has been regarded for centuries as a secret weapon of traditional medicine. Yet not everyone knows that it also carries risks. What really lies behind this medicinal plant and why shouldn’t it always be used without caution?