Adriatic & Balkan plants, H–Y
Plants kept on the second shore — the Adriatic coast and the Balkan interior. 34 plants, H–Y.
- Hawthorn (Obepin)
Crataegus monogyna
Traditionally turned to for the nerves, energy and the heart.
- Heather (Vrijes / Djetlina)
Calluna vulgaris
⚠ Do not use in cases of reduced kidney function.
- Juniper (Jenepye)
Juniperus communis
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and aches.
- Knotgrass (Troskot / Dvornik)
Polygonum aviculare
⚠ Do not use in reduced kidney function.
- Lavender (lavann)
Lavandula angustifolia
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the nerves and the skin.
- Linden / Lime blossom (Lipa / Linden)
Tilia cordata
Traditionally turned to for immunity and the nerves.
- Mastic / Lentisk · Trstika / Mirta (vernacular varies) — lentisk
Pistacia lentiscus
⚠ No major contraindications established.
- Mugwort (Amwaz)
Artemisia vulgaris
⚠ Avoid in pregnancy — a uterine stimulant (emmenagogue) containing thujone, not for prolonged or high-dose use.
- Myrtle (Mirta)
Myrtus communis
⚠ Essential oil: avoid in small children (respiratory spasm risk).
- Norway spruce (Smrča)
Picea abies
⚠ The turpentine oil is a strong skin irritant; internal use belongs to guided care.
- Olive (Oliv)
Olea europaea
Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and cleansing.
- Pomegranate (pye grenad)
Punica granatum
Traditionally turned to for heart health, immunity and digestion.
- Raspberry (Malina)
Rubus idaeus
Traditionally turned to for the skin, energy and aches.
- Ribwort plantain (Plantan)
Plantago lanceolata
Traditionally turned to for the nerves, the skin and coughs.
- Rose hip (Grenn wozo sovaj)
Rosa canina
Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and energy.
- Rosemary (womaren)
Rosmarinus officinalis
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and energy.
- Sage (Saj)
Salvia officinalis
Traditionally turned to for digestion and women's health.
- Salad burnet (Mala krvara)
Sanguisorba minor
Traditionally turned to for the skin and cleansing.
- Sandy everlasting (Pješčano smilje)
Helichrysum arenarium
Traditionally turned to for digestion and cleansing.
- Sea holly (Primorski kotrljan)
Eryngium maritimum
Traditionally turned to for coughs, cleansing and the heart.
- Sheep's sorrel (Kiselica)
Rumex acetosella
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and the skin.
- Silver birch (Bijela breza / Breza)
Betula pendula
⚠ Do not use in reduced kidney function or edema due to cardiac/renal insufficiency.
- Spiny restharrow (Volujak / Magarčevac)
Ononis spinosa
⚠ Do not use in reduced kidney function.
- St. John's Wort (Milpèti)
Hypericum perforatum
⚠ Major drug interactions — reduces the effect of antiretrovirals, the contraceptive pill, blood thinners, and antidepressants.
- Stinging nettle · Zòtye (pikan)
Urtica dioica
Traditionally turned to for leaves, gout adjunct) and nutritive (iron.
- Strawberry Tree (Planika / Jagodičnjak)
Arbutus unedo
⚠ Avoid in pregnancy (insufficient safety data).
- Thyme (ten)
Thymus vulgaris
Traditionally turned to for bronchitis and pharyngitis.
- Tormentil (Petoprsnica / Tormentila)
Potentilla erecta
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and the skin.
- White horehound (Bela materina dušica / Marubin)
Marrubium vulgare
⚠ Avoid in pregnancy (uterotonic potential).
- Wild oregano (Oregan sovaj)
Origanum vulgare
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and aches.
- Winter savory (Čubar planinski / Vrtni čubar)
Satureja montana
⚠ Do not use essential oil internally in pregnancy.
- Yarrow (Milfèy)
Achillea millefolium
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and the skin.
- Yellow dock (Kovrčavi štavelj)
Rumex crispus
Traditionally turned to for the skin and cleansing.
- Yellow gentian (Jantyàn jòn)
Gentiana lutea
Traditionally turned to for digestion and energy.