Sarsaparilla is a climbing vine that belongs to the Smilax genus, which contains over 300 species. The root of the sarsaparilla plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Central and South America. The plant typically has long, trailing vines and heart-shaped leaves, with small, greenish flowers that grow in clusters. The root itself is thick, woody, and aromatic, often used in dried form for medicinal and herbal purposes.

• Scientific Names: Common marigolds include Tagetes spp. (French and African marigolds) and Calendula officinalis (pot marigold).

Description:
Marigolds are bright, cheerful flowers known for their vibrant yellow, orange, and red hues, often grown in gardens for their beauty, pest control benefits, and medicinal properties. Marigolds have distinctive, aromatic foliage and bloom from early summer through fall. While Tagetes species are primarily used as decorative plants and pest deterrents, Calendula officinalis (pot marigold) is widely recognized for its medicinal uses.

Milk thistle is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean but is now grown worldwide. Its seeds are small, hard, and dark brown to black with white veins, and they contain a unique complex of active compounds collectively known as silymarin. Milk thistle has been used for centuries, particularly in traditional European and Asian herbal medicine, for liver health and detoxification.