Scientific Name: Salix nigra Used by Native Americans to treat fever, headache and coughs. The bark contains salicin, which is converted to salicylic acid within the body.
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Yew, ‘Greenwave’
Scientific name: Taxus x media ‘Greenwave’ Extracts from the bark of the Pacific and common yew are used in treatment for ovarian and breast cancer.
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Scientific Name: Belamcanda chinensis A compound present in the rhizome inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells.
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Scientific Name: Aloe vera Wound healing, burns, laxative
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