Scientific Name: Campanula alliariifolia Leaves used in salads
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Castor Bean
Scientific name: Ricinus communis Castor oil is a laxative that has been used for over 2,000 years. The oil is also an industrial lubricant. The seed coat contains the potent poison Ricin.
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Scientific Name: Datura Metal All parts of Datura plants contain dangerous levels of highly poisonous tropane alkaloids and may be fatal if ingested.
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Scientific Name: Polygonum multiflorum He Shou Wu is considered to be one of the most important herbal tonics in China. It is said to restore vitality and virility, working especially on the liver and the reproductive, urinary and circulatory systems
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