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Wormwood

Scientific Name: Artemisia absinthium Wormwood is most commonly recognized as an ingredient of absinthe, as well as a flavoring agent for other alcoholic beverages. Wormwood is highly psychotropic, and also exhibits antibacterial activity.  

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 8 Summer Location: Hillside Use: Distillation Use: TCM Use: Western Herbalism

Yarrow

Scientific Name: Achillea Millefolium Pawnee Indians used the stalk of this plant as treatment for pain relief. The Chippewa used the leaves in a steam inhalant for headaches.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 8 Use: Herbalism Use: Native American

Coltsfoot

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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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 8 Type: Perrenial Use: Supplement

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