Scientific Name: Platycodon grandiflorus The root of this species is used extensively as an anti- inflammatory in the treatment of coughs and colds.
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Lungwort
Scientific Name: Pulmonaria officinalis The plant has been cultivated for centuries as a medicinal herb, the ovate spotted leaves held to be representative of diseased lungs, following the Doctrine of Signatures. In fact it is useful in the treatment of chest diseases and asthma.
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Scientific Name: Asclepias syriaca Milkweed oil from the seeds can be easily converted into cinnamic acid, which can be used as a sunscreen. Also used as a vegetable by Native Americans.
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Scientific Name: Verbascum thapsus Used since ancient times as a remedy for skin, throat and breathing ailments.
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Scientific Name: Patrinia scabiosifolia Triterpenic glycosides and has been shown to stimulate the liver into producing drug-metabolizing enzymes.
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Scientific Name: Asclepias curassavica Stems contain a toxic milky compound resinoid (galitoxin). Several glycosides and an alkaloid have been isolated.
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Scientific Name: Valeriana officinalis Valerian is a commonly used herb for alleviating anxiety and insomnia.
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Scientific Name: Dioscorea villosa Contains steroidal saponins, which can be converted through a series of chemical reactions into steroid hormones for use in contraceptives.
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Scientific name: Lithospermum officinale The mature seeds have diuretic, lithontripic and oxytocic properties
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Scientific Name: Symphytum officinale Has toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids that damage the liver and can lead to death. Comfrey is no longer sold in the U.S., except in creams or ointments.
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