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Tag: Plant Family: Asteraceae

Yellow Coneflower

Scientific Name: Ratibida pinnata  The Meskwaki Indians used the root as an ingredient to cure toothaches.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 7 Type: Perrenial Use: Herbalism Use: Native American Winter Location: Atrium

Costmary

Scientific name: Tanacetum balsamita keeps moths away due to camphor content

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Common Boneset

Scientific Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum Reduces fever, increases urine output, causes vomiting, and treats constipation.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 5 Type: Perrenial Winter Location: Atrium

Coltsfoot

Scientific Name: Tussilago farfara Contains Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Some studies have suggested that long-term use of this supplement may cause severe side effects such as liver damage or cancer

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 8 Type: Perrenial Use: Supplement

Chocolate Boneset “Chocolate”

Scientific name: Eupatorium rugosum Treats dengue fever. # of Specimens: 4

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Chamomile

Scientific Name: Chamaemelum nobile contains apigenin with antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. Reduces pepsin secretion wihtou altering secretion of stomach acid # of Specimen: 3

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Cardinal Flower

Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis The Iroquois had many medicinal uses for cardinal flower. The root was boiled together with the root of Cichorium intybus and the liquid was used to treat fever sores.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: new in 2019 Type: Perrenial

Calendula

Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis used for sore throat and mouth, cramps and cancer.  

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