Although today they're typically revered for their beauty and symbolism, roses were used for medicine in the past. Rose hips are edible and are sometimes used in jams, jellies and syrups for their sweet and tangy flavor. They can also be used to make herbal tea.

Milk thistle is an herbal supplement sometimes recommended for certain health conditions. Commonly available in capsule, liquid extract and tincture form, milk thistle has a variety of estrogen-like properties that may worsen certain health conditions sensitive to estrogen, such as endometriosis.

Lightening a dark skin mole requires the right preparation and the right treatment. Mayo Clinic staff dermatologists warn that darkly pigmented moles may be cancerous melanomas. Preparation includes showing your doctor any mole you want to lighten or remove with a home remedy. Bleaching a mole can be done in many ways.

Turmeric is a spice commonly used in Indian and Asian cuisines. It is produced from the dried underground stem, or rhizome, of the Curcuma longa plant, a relative of the ginger plant. Turmeric is bright yellow and gives color to traditional Indian dishes.

Senna, a medicinal herb, yields both leaves and fruit with potent medicinal properties. Used for centuries as a stimulant laxative, senna operates by irritating the lining of the bowels and causing contractions in the digestive tract.

Datura stramonium, also known as Moonflower or Jimsonweed, is a poisonous weed that grows across most of the United States. Moonflower has been used for centuries as an intoxicant and medicinal herb, according to San Francisco State University.

According to OChef.com, cream of tartar is the common name for potassium hydrogen tartrate, an acid salt that is most commonly found in kitchens for baking and cooking purposes. However, cream of tartar has also been used as a home remedy for various ailments over the years.

Ginger root, the underground rhizome from the tropical Zingiber officinale plant, has been used since antiquity as a food and herbal medication. Ginger is revered in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for its carminative, or gas-reducing, and anti-inflammatory properties.

A PSA test, or prostate-specific antigen test, measures the amount of PSA in the blood. While all men have some PSA in their blood, high levels may indicate prostate cancer or non-cancerous problem with the prostate, like prostatitis.

Chronic pancreatitis is long-term inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve. A condition that usually develops in people between the ages of 30 and 40, chronic pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes damage the pancreas and surrounding tissues, which causes bouts of abdominal pain.

Treating a sore throat and swollen tonsils at home can be an effective measure for preventing an unnecessary doctor’s visit. Inflammation of the tonsils, also called tonsillitis, can be caused by irritants, a dry environment, viruses, bacteria or allergies.

Morton’s neuroma is an abnormal thickening of the nerve tissue between the third and fourth toes. According to Medline Plus, the cause of Morton’s neuroma is unknown. However, researchers believe that flat feet, bunions, hammer toes, tight shoes and high arches contribute to this condition.