PLANTS, THEIR PROPERTIES, YOUR BALANCE.

THE SOLÉA HERBARIUM

900 plants to discover.

Search a name, explore a use and take time to understand.

21 plants to discover1–21 · Listed from A to Z
Rosaceae

Agrimonia eupatoria L.

Agrimony

DigestionMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional local use for minor inflammation of the mouth or skin and superficial wounds.

Traditional use

Blood in the stool, dehydration or worsening symptoms: seek medical advice.

Discover the plant
Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Rosa gallica L.

Apothecary's rose

SkinMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

The petal monograph does not validate the essential oil or hydrosol.

Discover the plant
Not specified in the sources consulted.

Vaccinium myrtillus

Bilberry

CirculationDigestion

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Some fresh-fruit extracts have a traditional use for minor circulatory disorders. The trials do not allow a firm clinical conclusion.

Traditional use

Seek medical advice if symptoms persist beyond two weeks; no prolonged unsupervised use.

Discover the plant
Not specified in the sources consulted.

Syzygium aromaticum

Clove tree

Mouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional local use for minor inflammation; the whole clove has no equivalent monograph.

Traditional use

Neither ingestion of essential oil nor undiluted application is recommended.

Discover the plant
Malvaceae

Malva sylvestris L.

Common mallow

Respiratory comfortMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional use for irritation of the mouth or throat with a dry cough.

Traditional use

Seek medical advice if irritation lasts beyond one week, digestive discomfort beyond two weeks, or symptoms worsen.

Discover the plant
Not specified in the sources consulted.

Salvia officinalis

Common sage

DigestionMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional use for minor inflammation of the mouth, throat or skin.

Traditional use

Essential oil: unfavorable benefit–risk balance according to the EMA; do not ingest.

Discover the plant
Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Rosa × damascena Mill.

Damask rose

SkinMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

The petal monograph does not validate the essential oil or hydrosol.

Discover the plant
Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Verbascum densiflorum Bertol.

Dense-flowered mullein

Respiratory comfortMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Seek medical advice if the cough worsens, with fever or shortness of breath.

Discover the plant
Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Malva neglecta Wallr.

Dwarf mallow

Respiratory comfortDigestion

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

This profile concerns the leaf, not the flower of common mallow.

Discover the plant
Not specified in the sources consulted.

Verbascum thapsus

Great mullein

Respiratory comfortMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional relief of symptoms of an irritated throat associated with a dry cough and a cold.

Traditional use

Shortness of breath, fever or purulent sputum: seek medical advice.

Discover the plant
Malvaceae

Althaea officinalis L.

Marshmallow

Respiratory comfortMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional use for irritation of the mouth/throat and the associated dry cough.

Traditional use

A cough with fever or breathing difficulty requires medical advice.

Discover the plant
Burseraceae

Commiphora molmol Engler

Myrrh

Mouth & throatSkin

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional uses for minor mouth ulcers/inflammation, small wounds and minor boils.

Traditional use

Seek medical advice if symptoms persist for more than one week or worsen.

Discover the plant
Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Verbascum phlomoides L.

Orange mullein

Respiratory comfortMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Seek medical advice if the cough worsens, with fever or shortness of breath.

Discover the plant
Not specified in the sources consulted.

Rubus idaeus

Raspberry

Women’s wellbeingDigestion

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional uses for minor mouth inflammation and mild diarrhoea.

Traditional use

Diarrhea lasting beyond three days or another complaint beyond one week: seek medical advice.

Discover the plant
Not specified in the sources consulted.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort plantain

Respiratory comfortMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional relief of irritation of the mouth or throat and the associated cough.

Traditional use

Fever, breathlessness, purulent sputum or symptoms beyond a week: seek medical advice.

Discover the plant
Family not detailed in the references for this profile.

Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.

Sessile oak

DigestionSkin

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Diarrhoea with blood or fever: seek medical advice without delay.

Discover the plant
Myrtaceae

Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel

Tea tree

SkinMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Traditional use of suitable preparations for minor superficial wounds, insect bites and mild acne.

Traditional use

Essential oil is toxic if swallowed. In the event of accidental ingestion, contact a poison control center.

Discover the plant
Not specified in the sources consulted.

Potentilla erecta

Tormentil

DigestionMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Minor inflammation of the oral mucosa: traditional use.

Traditional use

Blood in the stool, recurrence or worsening symptoms: seek medical advice.

Discover the plant
Hamamelidaceae

Hamamelis virginiana L.

Witch hazel

SkinMouth & throat

Under “ Mouth & throat ”: Certain leaf or bark preparations have traditional local use.

Traditional use

Rectal bleeding, an infected wound or a persistent symptom: seek medical advice.

Discover the plant
WhatsApp Appointments