Dermatitis

Curly Dock

The curly dock, curled dock or yellow dock, (Rumex crispus) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Western Asia. It occurs widely on waste and cultivated ground and is noted for attracting wildlife. It is now widely distributed throughout and is considered to be an invasive species in many areas, including the Americas…

Borage

Borage (Borago officinalis) is native to the Mediterranean region but also grows well in other more temperate climates. Its leaves can be eaten as a salad vegetable or cooked, and the plant is also nowcultivated for the oil from its seeds. There are a number of historical references to the medicinal uses of borage. The…