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Ephedra Ma Huang

Scientific Name: Ephedra sinica Used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat asthma or bronchitis.

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Tagged as:AR APP Pilot Plant Family: Ephedraceae Summer Location: Bed 3 Type: Tender/Tropical Winter Location: Atrium

False Hellebore

Scientific Name: Veratrum viride Contains highly toxic steriod ester alkaloids.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Melanthiaceae Summer Location: Bed 3 Type: Biennial Winter Location: Atrium

Garlic

Scientific Name: Allium sativum Central Asia, Leaves and bulbs of plants are applied to insect bites and cuts.

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Lemongrass

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citratus Treats digestive tract, spasms, and stomach aches.    

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Poaceae Summer Location: Bed 3 Type: Tender/Tropical Winter Location: Atrium

Yellow Ginger

Scientific Name: Hedychium flavescens Stimulant, tonic, antirheumatic.

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Tagged as:Plant family: Zingiberaceae Summer Location: Bed 3 Type: Tender/Tropical Use: Ayurveda Use: Supplement Use: TCM Use: Western Herbalism Winter Location: Atrium

Chives

Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum Similar to garlic. Contains organosulfur compounds. # of Specimens: 22

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Chinese Chives

Scientific Name: Allium tuberosum Used for flavoring like garlic. And it supports digestion. # of specimen: 26  

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