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Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa), also known as cat's claw, is a climbing plant native to the Amazon region of Brazil and Peru, among other places. The plant grows in rainforests and can cling to trees with its characteristic, claw-shaped thorns. These thorns, located at the base of the leaves, give the plant its name and enable it to climb to great heights.
In the Peruvian Amazon, cat's claw has special cultural significance and is considered part of traditional plant knowledge. Due to its origins and ecological importance, the species is a protected plant in certain regions.

Garlic (Allium sativum) belongs to the Alliaceae family and is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. The plant develops a leafy, round flower shaft from the bulb in spring. Garlic is prized worldwide for both its characteristic flavor and distinct aroma.
The use of garlic has a long history in various cultures. Since ancient times, the plant has been part of traditional cuisines and herbal lore. Its intense aroma makes garlic a common ingredient in a wide variety of dishes.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), also known as fenugreek, fenugreek, or Greek hay, is a versatile plant native to the Mediterranean and later became popular in parts of Asia.
The aromatic seeds and leaves are widely used as a spice in Indian cuisine and can help soften bitter flavors in dishes or products. Fenugreek contains minerals such as iron and copper, and naturally occurring compounds like saponins and coumarins, the latter contributing to its characteristic hay-like aroma.

Turmeric, also known as Javanese ginger (Curcuma xanthorrhiza), is a tropical plant native to India and Southeast Asia. The root of this plant has been used for centuries and is best known in powdered form. In the Netherlands, turmeric is also known as yellow root (gelukkigroot) because of its intense yellow color, which is used in curry mixtures and mustard, among other things.
Turmeric plays an important role in various Asian cuisines, where it is valued for its color, aroma, and characteristic flavor. Besides its culinary uses, turmeric is traditionally described in historical and cultural sources from India and Indonesia, where the root played an integral role in daily life.

Single herbal tincture made with dried bark of Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel).
The American witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub belonging to the family Hamamelidaceae, native to North America from Nova Scotia to Minnesota, and from southern and central Florida to eastern Texas.
The shrub can reach a height of 6 to sometimes even 10 meters, with a bushy growth thanks to the many branches that arise just above the ground. The bark is light brown, smooth but somewhat flaky, and shows a reddish-purple color on the inside.

The elm (Ulmus), also known as olm, is a genus of deciduous trees. These trees have feather-veined leaves with a serrate or double-serrate leaf edge. They bloom before the leaves appear, with small green perianths whose petals are fused together. Above the perianths are the stamens with purple anthers and the pistil. The seeds of the elm are flattened and have a broad, winged edge. Elms thrive best in fairly nutrient-rich, moist and calcareous soil.

Absinthe wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a plant from the composite family (Asteraceae). This species is on the Dutch Red List of plants as quite rare and moderately reduced in numbers. It is a perennial plant that grows naturally on dry, calcareous, nitrogen-rich and cultivated soils in temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North Africa. The genus name Artemisia is derived from the Greek hunting goddess Artemis.
The bitter extract of these buds is an important ingredient in drinks such as vermouth and classic absinthe. The most important flavorings are absinthine and the menthol-smelling terpene thujone.

The pansy (Viola tricolor), also known as the wild violet, is an ornamental plant that has been part of European botanical knowledge for centuries. The tricolor violet belongs to the pansy family (Violaceae) and is native to Europe, from Lapland to the Mediterranean, and even to Siberia.
This plant, which is annual but can sometimes be perennial, grows to a height of 30 cm and has roots that can reach depths of up to 45 cm. Its flowering period extends from May to October. The flowers are at least 1 cm wide, but usually larger, with an average diameter of 1.5 cm. The plant was first described by the renowned botanist Rembert Dodoens in 1554.

The pansy (Viola tricolor), also known as the wild violet, is an ornamental plant that has been part of European botanical knowledge for centuries. The tricolor violet belongs to the pansy family (Violaceae) and is native to Europe, from Lapland to the Mediterranean, and even to Siberia.
This plant, which is annual but can sometimes be perennial, grows to a height of 30 cm and has roots that can reach depths of up to 45 cm. Its flowering period extends from May to October. The flowers are at least 1 cm wide, but usually larger, with an average diameter of 1.5 cm. The plant was first described by the renowned botanist Rembert Dodoens in 1554.

Bitterwood, known in Suriname as kwasibita, is the heartwood of Quassia amara, a plant species in the Quassia genus, belonging to the Simaroubaceae family. The plant is native to tropical South America.
Quassia amara is a small, evergreen shrub found in regions including the Guyanas, northern Brazil, and Venezuela. The plant grows primarily in the rainforest understory. Its striking bright red flowers, which are primarily pollinated by hummingbirds, are a striking feature. Because of these decorative flowers, the plant is also cultivated outside its natural habitat as an ornamental.

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