Scientific Name: Oenothera biennis Evening Primrose Oil has been shown to slightly reduce blood pressure.
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Horseradish
Scientific Name: Amoracia rusticana The enzyme horseradish peroxidase (HRP), found in the plant, is used extensively in molecular biology and biochemistry primarily for its ability to amplify a weak signal and increase detectability of a target molecule. Leaf and root were used extensively for medicine in the middle ages, and continue to be employed in folk medicine. When cut […]
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Scientific Name: Fallopia japonica variegata Knotweed contains resveratrol in the roots. Also being investigated as treatment for Lyme.
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Scientific Name: Althaea officinalis Traditionally used as relief for irritation of mucous membranes, including use as a gargle for mouth and throat ulcers and gastric ulcers.
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Scientific Name: Paeonia officinalis Antispasmodic. It is typically used in the treatment of various epileptic disorders as well as muscle cramps.
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Scientific Name: Plantago lanceleolata A tea from the leaves is used as a cough medicine. Contains phenylethanoids. Also used topically as a poltice for would healing.
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Scientific Name: Urtica dioca Used to treat rheumatism and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Scientific Name: Rheum officinale The root of rhubarb has been used to alleviate fevers, inflammatory conditions, and digestive problems. Large amounts of the leaves of the rhubarb are toxic.
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Scientific Name: Nicotina tabacum This is cultivated tobacco and source of nicotine. Medicinally, it is used as a sedative, diuretic, expectorant, and sialagogue.
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Scientific Name: Isatis tinctoria Might be used to prevent cancer, as it can produce high levels of glucobrassicin. Also used as a dye plant.
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