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 SRDČITÁ(Tilia cordata)

Used flowers

Tea has a calming effect

BEZ ČERNÝ(Sambucus nigra)

Used flowers, leaves, bark and berries

This plant has a variety of uses in medicine

ŠÍPKOVÁ RŮŽE(Rosa canina)

Rose hips are rich in vitamin C

Used to strengthen the body and for diuretic problems

SMETÁNKA LÉKAŘSKÁ(Taraxacum officinale)

Used roots and leaves

Helps to reduce inflammation of urinary tract

It is also used for making sirup, honey or wine

KOPŘIVA DVOUDOMÁ(Urtica dioica)

Used leaves

Used as an antirheumatic, diuretic, against hair loss

HEŘMÁNEK PRAVÝ (Matricaria recutita)

Used flowers

It is used to relieve pain and stomach problems

PODBĚL LÉKAŘSKÝ(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

TŘEZALKA TEČKOVANÁ (Hypericum perforatum)

Used stems and flowers

Used to treat inflammation and skin eczema

KOSTIVAL LÉKAŘSKÝ(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