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POLISH NAME: MNISZEK LEKARSKI
LATIN NAME: TARAXACUM OFFICINALE
Occurrence:
 Poland; it grows in forests, in the meadows.
 It can be found on all continents apart from Antarctic
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Dandelions are rich in calcium, which is
essential for the growth and strength of
bones.
It also helps in skin care and it is a benefit
to weight loss programmes.
The health benefits include relief from liver
disorders, diabetes, cancer and anemia.
Another way of using the plant is dandelion
flower jam. In some parts of Poland and
world, dandelion flowers are used to make
a honey substitute syrup with added lemon
This "honey" is believed to have a medicinal
value.
POLISH NAME: LESZCZYNA
LATIN NAME: CORYLUS L
Occurrence:
 Poland, spread throughout the country
 Europe (with the exception of England,
Scandinavia),
 The Caucasus
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Hazel is cultivated on an industrial
scale for abstraction of hazelnuts or
as an ornamental plant. The precious
oil produced from hazelnut is used in
the food industry, pharmaceutical,
perfume.
Hazelnuts are rich in protein.
Moreover, they contain significant
amounts of manganese,
copper, vitamin E and magnesium.
POLISH NAME: DZIKA RÓZA
LATIN NAME: ROSA CANINA
Occurrence:
In Poland roses are recomended for planting in home
gardens, next to poles, fences.
You can see it in Europe, Asia, Africa.
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Roses are best known as ornamental
plants grown for their flowers in the
garden.
They have been used for commercial
perfumery.
They have medicinal uses. Some species
have been used for stomach problems.
Rose hips are made into jam, marmalade,
and soup or are brewed for tea, primarily
for their high vitamin C content.
POLISH NAME: BABKA ZWYCZAJNA
LATIN NAME: PLANTAGO MAJOR
Occurrence:
In Poland it is very popular, it grows on the road,
roadside, ditches, landfills, grassland.
You can find it in Europe, Asia
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Plantain is a medicinal plant. In China it
was known for 3,000 years. In ancient
times it was recommended in the case of
bites by snakes and scorpions.
In folk medicine, the fresh leaves were
applied to minor wounds, insect bites,
sprains, the infusion was used to wash
difficult to heal wounds.
Fresh leaves are added to salads.
Dried for use as an infusion.
POLISH NAME: POKRZYWA ZWYCZAJNA
LATIN NAME: URTICA DIOICA
Occurrence:
 Nettle occurs in Europe, Asia, Northern Africa and
North America
In Poland, nettle is a plant which grows everywhere
– next to fields and in the ditches.
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Nettle has been used in the traditional
medicine as tea or fresh leaves for
treatment of disorders of the kidneys and
urinary tract, locomotor system, skin and
flu.
It is used in shampoo to control dandruff
and is said to make hair more glossy.
Farmers often include a handful of
nettles with catlle feed.
POLISH NAME: AKACJA
LATIN NAME: ACACIA MILL
Occurrence:
Warm-temperate regions including Europe, Africa, Southern
Asia and the Americas.
Quite common in Poland.
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There is a type of honey derived from acacia trees.
This honey has a mild taste, a floral scent and it is a
great sweetener.
Due to the great amount of fiber that it contains,
acacia gum can be of great help if you want to lose
weight.
Studies have shown that acacia gum can be very
good in treating colds and in relieving sore throats
or coughs
Acacia Gum is the one you can find on post
stamps, it is also used to prepare marshmallows,
gummy candy or jelly beans.
POLISH NAME: NAWLOC PÓZNA
LATIN NAME: SOLIDAGO GIGANTEA
Occurrence:
In Poland, goldenrod can be found almost throughout
the country. The most common is in south-east and in the
Vistula basin.
 It is mostly native to North America, including Mexico.
A few species are native to South America.
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Goldenrod is used in medicine, it is known
for its diuretic properties, to prevent the
formation of kidney stones.
It is used in the treatment of rheumatic
diseases.
The seeds of some species
are used for making healthy food
like herbal teas, oil or honey.
POLISH NAME: SLONECZNIK BULWIASTY
LATIN NAME: HELIANTHUS TUBEROSUS
Occurrence:
In Poland, this plant can be found almost
everywhere. The most common is in south-east and in
the mountains areas.
 You can see it in North America, eastern Canada.
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This species of sunflowers is used
as a food plant, fodder and an ornament.
In medicine this plant is promoted
as a healthy choice for type
2 diabetics.
Sunroot is also an exeptional
source of vitamin E, a good
source of selenium and magnesium.
POLISH NAME: SOSNA ZWYCZAJNA
LATIN NAME: PINUS SYLVESTRIS
Occurrence:
Scotch pine is native to Europe and Asia, from
western Europe to eastern Siberia
In Poland it is very common, you can find it
throughout the country.
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Pine species are used to treat bronchitis,
skin diseases, wounds, and as a source of
pinosylvinean, an antibiotic.
Leaves and young shoots are very helpful
in treatment of rheumatism. Also, added
to baths, they revitalise the whole body,
helping in cases of fatigue, mental and
emotional stress.
Extensively planted for Christmas trees 
Pine species are a source of pyrone,
a sugar substitute.
POLISH NAME: RUMIANEK POSPOLITY
LATIN NAME: MATRICARIA CHAMOMILA L.
Occurrence:
Wild chamomile is very common in Poland.
It grows near roads, in the meadows
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Chamonile is a herb that people have
used for centuries.
It is used in herbal medicine for a sore
stomach and as a gentle sleep aid.
Chamomile has been used
as a skin wash to clean
wounds.
It is an ingredient of different
cosmetics, shampoos.
We also have very tasty and healthy
chamomile teas.
POLISH NAME: POZIOMKA POSPOLITA
LATIN NAME: FRAGARIA VESCA L.
Occurrence:
It appears in Europe, Asia and North America.
Wild strawberry grows naturally in every part of
Poland.
Typical habitat is along trails and roadsides, hillsides,
stone- and gravel-laid paths and roads, meadows and
young woodlands.
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Wild stawberry has been consumed by
human since The Stone Age 
This fruit is strongly flavored, and is still
collected and grown for domestic use and it
is an ingredient for jam, sauces, liqueurs,
cosmetics and alternative medicine.
Wild strawberry is sometimes used as an
herbal medicine; herbal tea made from the
leaves, stems, and flowers is believed to aid
in the treatment of diarrhea
POLISH NAME: SKRZYP POLNY
LATIN NAME: EQUISETUM ARVENSE
Occurrence:
It grows mainly in Europe.
In Poland, horsetail is quite common, you can find
it even in mountains.
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It is used for balding, brittle fingernails,
weak bones.
Horsetail can be helpful in case of
bleeding from the mouth or nose.
Horsetail is also recommended for
anemia and general debility. It has also
been used to treat deep-seated lung
damage such as tuberculosis.
It appears in most of products that are
sold to reduce weight.
POLISH NAME: MIETA
LATIN NAME: MENTHA
Occurrence:
In Poland you can find mints near pool of waters,
lakes, rivers. In general mints tolerate a wide range of
conditions, and can also be grown in full sun. Mint
grows all year round.
It has a distribution across Europe, Africa, Asia.
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The leaf, fresh or dried, is the culinary source
of mint. The leaves have a warm, fresh,
aromatic flavour and are used in teas, jellies,
candies and ice-creams.
Mint is used as a medical herb to treat
stomachache and chest pains
Menthol from mint essential oli is an
ingredient of many cosmetics and some
perfumes.
Mint essential oil and menthol are also used as
flavourings in breath fresheners, drinks,
toothpaste, chewing gum and desserts.
POLISH NAME: LAWENDA
LATIN NAME: LAVANDULA L.
Occurrence:
In Poland, lavender is in all gardens.
The greatest amount of lavender grows in southern
Europe, in northern and eastern Africa, in Asia and India.
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Fresh flowers may be used in sauces and
desserts, dried blossoms are used
in teas.
Flowers can be candied and are
sometimes used as cake decorations.
In pillows, lavender seeds and flowers aid
sleep and relaxation.
Lavender may be very effective with
wounds.
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