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Fuki Giant Butterbur

Scientific Name: Petasites japonicus For fever, spasms, and lung disease.

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

Marigold

Scientific Name: Tagetes Treats burns and swollen bug bites.

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Dandelion

Scientific Name: Taraxacum officinale used as a bitter digestive, and is high in vitamins and minerals

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Common Boneset

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

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Chocolate Boneset “Chocolate”

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

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Calendula

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

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