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Echinacea

Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea Reduces cold symptoms. Also contains antioxidants and properties that are anti-inflammatory. Echinacea also has been known to help reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help fight against cancer.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 7 Type: Perrenial Winter Location: Atrium

Elecampane

Scientific Name: Inula helenium Besides the storage polysaccharide inulin (C6H12O6[C6H10O5]n), a polymer of fructose, the root contains helenin (C15H20O2), a stearoptene, which may be prepared in white acicular crystals, insoluble in water, but freely soluble in alcohol.

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

Elderberry

Scientific Name: Sambucuc nigra Anthocyanidins, the flavonoids in ripe berries have antiviral and immune modulating effects

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Adoxaceae Summer Location: Hillside Type: Perrenial

European Wild Ginger

Scientific Name: Asarum europaeum Poisonous in large doses. Diuretic, emetic, purgative and cathartic.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Aristolochiaceae Summer Location: Bed 14 Type: Perrenial

Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica Figs are used for their mild, laxative action, and are employed in the preparation of laxative confections and syrups.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Moraceae Summer Location: Bed 13 Type: Perrenial

Foxglove

Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea Due to the presence of the cardiac glycoside digoxin, the leaves, flowers and seeds of this plant are all poisonous to humans and some animals and can be fatal if eaten. Typically used to treat heart failure and irregular heart rhythm.  

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Plantaginaceae Summer Location: Bed 11 Type: Perrenial Use: Pharmaceutical

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

Fullers Teasel

Scientific Name: Dipsacus sativus The Fuller’s Teasel was formerly widely used in textile processing, providing a natural comb for cleaning, aligning and raising the nap on wool. Topically used for small wounds, fistulae, psoriasis, and as a rub for arthritis.

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

Ginkgo

Scientific Name: Gingko biloba Used for memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Ginkgoaceae Summer Location: Hillside Type: Perrenial

Globe Centaurea

Scientific Name: Centaurea macrocephala Many species of Centaurea have been used historically to treat diabetes, hypertension, diarrhea, and malaria.  

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