Scientific Name: Achillea clypeolata x Achillea ‘Tagetea’ Moonshine yarrow is used topically to help heal wounds such as cuts or abrasions.
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Southernwood
Scientific Name: Artemesia abrotanum Used as an air freshener due to its strong camphor-like odor. It has also been studied for its antiseptic properties in treating ailments of the liver, spleen, and stomach.
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Scientific Name: Stevia rebaudiana Used as a sweetener.
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Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus Used for sunflower oil and a stringent and diuretic properties.
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Scientific Name: Inula ensifolia Similar to Elcampagne.
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Scientific Name: Tanacetum vulgare Used to stimulate menstruation, alleviate migraines or as an anthelmintic. The flowers and leaves of tansy are toxic due to a compound called thujone.
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Scientific Name: Artemisia dracunculus Tarragon is used as a culinary herb, but also medicinally to aid digestion, water retention, and toothache.
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Scientific Name: Acmella oleracea The aerial parts contain spilanthol, which creates a numbing sensation and increases salivation when chewed.
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Scientific Name: Artemisia absinthium Wormwood is most commonly recognized as an ingredient of absinthe, as well as a flavoring agent for other alcoholic beverages. Wormwood is highly psychotropic, and also exhibits antibacterial activity.
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Scientific Name: Achillea Millefolium Pawnee Indians used the stalk of this plant as treatment for pain relief. The Chippewa used the leaves in a steam inhalant for headaches.
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