Medicinal Plants of Iowa

Author: Lorena Tran Throughout history, willow has been commonly used as a pain reliever. Ancient Egyptians used extracts of willow leaves to treat nonspecific pains, while ancient Greeks used willow…

Author: Lorena Tran Chamomile tea, which is made from dried chamomile flowers, was first used as a calming drink by the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. Since then, the plant…