1. Medicinal plants The Czech Republic currently uses about 200 kinds of medicinal plants. In medicine is used a variety of herbs, shrubs, trees or mushrooms. Among the most known include the following:

2. LÍPA SRD Č ITÁ (Tilia cordata)  Used flowers  Tea has a calming effect

3. BEZ Č ERNÝ (Sambucus nigra)  Used flowers, leaves, bark and berries  This plant has a variety of uses in medicine

4. ŠÍPKOVÁ R ŮŽ E (Rosa canina)  Rose hips are rich in vitamin C  Used to strengthen the body and for diuretic problems

5. SMETÁNKA LÉKA Ř SKÁ (Taraxacum officinale)  Used roots and leaves  Helps to reduce inflammation of urinary tract  It is also used for making sirup, honey or wine

6. KOP Ř IVA DVOUDOMÁ (Urtica dioica)  Used leaves  Used as an antirheumatic, diuretic, against hair loss

7. HE Ř MÁNEK PRAVÝ (Matricaria recutita)  Used flowers  It is used to relieve pain and stomach problems

8. PODB Ě L LÉKA Ř SKÝ (Tussilago farfara)  Used flowers and leaves  It is useful for inflammation of the upper respiratory tract

9. JITROCEL KOPINATÝ (Plantago lanceolata)  Used leaves  Sirup is good at curing of cough

10. T Ř EZALKA TE Č KOVANÁ (Hypericum perforatum)  Used stems and flowers  Used to treat inflammation and skin eczema

11. KOSTIVAL LÉKA Ř SKÝ (Symphytum officinale)  Used roots and leaves  Helps to heal broken bones

12. 1. class is making tea from herbs

13. 2. class is learning about herbs and making tea from them

14. 3. class is making teamats and tasting herbal tea