IkIKBFU Heather Studies (image)

Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University

Caption

Researchers have proven heather to be effective herbal medicinal raw material. This small relict, evergreen shrub is a widespread plant in Europe and has long been used as a medicine for the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, as well as an antiseptic, choleretic, wound healing, expectorant.

Credit

Elena Buderkina

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