👉 Armillae are a group of plant species that have been identified as having a long history of being used in traditional medicine. They were first described by German botanist Carl von Linné (17th century) who also noted their use in treating conditions such as rheumatism, fever, and dandruff. The term "armillae" was later coined by the American botanist George Bentham in 1835 to describe a group of plants that were