Scientific Name: Ratibida pinnata The Meskwaki Indians used the root as an ingredient to cure toothaches.
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Costmary
Scientific name: Tanacetum balsamita keeps moths away due to camphor content
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Scientific Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum Reduces fever, increases urine output, causes vomiting, and treats constipation.
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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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Scientific name: Eupatorium rugosum Treats dengue fever. # of Specimens: 4
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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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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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Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis used for sore throat and mouth, cramps and cancer.
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