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Chamomile, Matricaria recutita
Who hasn't sat on a couch with a cup of chamomile tea in hand? Well, I for sure have. Although it is becoming more and more difficult to find chamomile,…
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Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis L.
When I think of lemon balm, the sun immediately starts to shine. Thing is, I like to put some leaves of this plant in water when the weather is nice,…
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Mallow, common, Malva sylvestris L.
The common mallow is one of my favourite plants and not only because of its cheerful pink to purple flowers. In the past, I drank many a cup of mallow…
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Marigold, Calendula officinalis
Marigold, Calendula officinalis, always gives us one last sun salutation before we go into winter. This cheerful plant bravely continues to flower until the moment that night frost arrives. Most…
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Marshmallow, Althaea officinalis
Did you know that sweet, soft confectionery that you can buy in shops under the name Marshmallow used actually to be made from the root of a plant? That plant,…
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Milk thistle, Silybum marianum
Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, is a wild beauty found in rugged places. With spring approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss this plant in detail. Many…
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Motherwort, Leonurus cardiaca
In this monograph we're discussing a plant that, although not native to the Netherlands, has been living here quite happily since at least the 7th century. I'm talking about motherwort,…
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Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris
As you can see from her Latin name Artemisia vulgaris, mugwort is related to wormwood. In contrast to wormwood, mugwort contains only a little bit of thujone. This makes her…
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Peppermint, Mentha piperita
Believe it or not, these days there are people who think that peppermint is nothing but a piece of candy. It is striking that many take that particular sweet right…
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