| Scientific name | Marrubium vulgare |
| Appearance | Perennial plant with an upright, square, and fuzzy stem, rounded, scalloped leaves covered with white hairs, small whitish flowers grouped in whorls at the leaf axils |
| Smell | Aromatic, bitter, slightly earthy and resinous |
| Color | Grayish green to whitish (foliage), creamy white (flowers) |
| Used parts | Flowering aerial parts, especially the leaves |
| Origins | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Toxicity level | Low (strong bitterness that can irritate the stomach with prolonged use or high doses) |






















































































































































































































