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Epazote

Scientific Name: Dysphania ambrosiodes Used to treat worm infections, also used as a leaf vegetable, herb, and herbal tea.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Amarantaceae Summer Location: Bed 13 Type: Annual

Fennel

Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare The essence of fennel can be used as a safe and effective herbal drug for primary dysmenorrhea.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Apiaceae Summer Location: Bed 15 Type: Annual

Flax

Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum Flax seed contains omega-3 essential fatty acids, that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax seed contains both the soluble and insoluble types of fiber.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Linaceae Summer Location: Bed 16 Type: Annual Winter Location: Greenhouse

Garlic

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

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Amarylidaceae Summer Location: Bed 3 Type: Annual Winter Location: Atrium

Gotu Kola

Scientific Name: Centella asiatica Wound healing, used as a tonic herb to promote brain function.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Mackinlayoideae Summer Location: Bed 15 Type: Annual Winter Location: Greenhouse

Madagascar Periwinkle

Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseus  Source of vincristine and vinblastine, anticancer drugs used in the treatment of leukemia and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Can be dangerous if consumed.

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Tagged as:AR APP Pilot Plant Family: Apocynaceae Type: Annual

Marigold

Scientific Name: Tagetes Treats burns and swollen bug bites.

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

Morning Glory

Scientific Name: Ipomoea purpurea Contains alkaloid ergine.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Convolvulaceae Sumer Location: Bed 1 Type: Annual Winter Location: Atrium

Nasturtiums

Scientific Name: Tropaeolum majus Nasturtiums have been used in herbal medicine for their antiseptic and expectorant qualities.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Tropaeolaceae Summer Location: Hillside Type: Annual

Oats

Scientific Name: Avena sativa Oat extract is used to soothe skin conditions. It is the principal ingredient for the Aveeno line of products. Immature flower heads used in herbal tea as “milky oats.”  

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Poaceae Summer Location: new in 2019 Type: Annual Use: Cosmetic Use: Western Herbalism

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