Using of Madonna lily (Lilium candidum L.) in medicine from ancient to modern times: review and perspectives by Magdalena Julia Sokół-Czerwonka

“…Antiquity shaped its unique position as a symbol of purity, beauty and dignity, the whole was strengthened by Christianity, linking the flower with Mary and thus making it a symbol of chastity. …”
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Arnica montana and its medicinal value in the light of scientific research by Mirosława Krauze-Baranowska, Katarzyna Kimel

“…Currently it is used in phytotherapy as topical remedies (gels, ointments, liquids with extract from dried arnica flowers) and in homeopathy, in which oral application is also allowed (various dilutions of TM tincture from fresh planta tota). …”
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THE EFFECT OF INTERCROPS AND DIFFERENTIATED TILLAGE ON THE MAIZE YIELDING by Andrzej Biskupski, Tomasz R. Sekutowski, Stanisław Włodek, Janusz Smagacz, Zygmunt Owsiak

“…Leaf area index (LAI) and mean tip angle (MTA) were determined in the stage of early flowering with use of a LAI-2000 meter (LI-COR, USA) in four replications. …”
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Carrot (Daucus carota L.) as a source of active substances and its pharmacological and cosmetology potential by Agnieszka Kulawik-Pióro

“…Carrot root, leaves, flowers and seeds are widely used in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes as they are a source of macro and micro nutrients. …”
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Species of Arnica - traditional uses and current directions in biotechnological research by Małgorzata Jeziorek, Robert Księżopolski, Iwona Arabas, Agnieszka Irena Pietrosiuk

“…The medicinal use of mountain arnica (Arnica montana L.) has a long tradition in Europe and is currently confirmed by the documented biological activity of extracts from its flowers and helenalin isolated from them. The main groups of specialized metabolites found in Arnicae flos are: sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, phenolic acids. …”
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