Scientific Name: Ulmus rubra The thick, slightly fragrant, edible, gluelike inner bark is dried and afterwards moistened for use as a cough medicine.
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Soapwort
Scientific Name: Saponaria officinalis Soapwort helps relieve respiratory inflammation. Topically, it can be used for a variety of skin-related ailments such as acne or eczema.
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Scientific Name: Rumex acetosa Sorrel is used for reducing sudden and ongoing pain and swelling of the nasal passages.
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Scientific Name: Artemesia abrotanum Used as an air freshener due to its strong camphor-like odor. It has also been studied for its antiseptic properties in treating ailments of the liver, spleen, and stomach.
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Scientific Name: Mentha spicata Recent research has shown that spearmint tea may be used as a treatment for hirsutism in women.
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Scientific Name: Urtica dioca Used to treat rheumatism and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Scientific Name: Acorus calamus Thechizome is used to alleviate stomach acidity.
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Scientific Name: Galium odoratum Used mainly in Germany, to flavour May wine called “Maibowle” in German.
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Scientific Name: Inula ensifolia Similar to Elcampagne.
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Scientific Name: Zanthoxylum acantshyllum The fruit is dried and used as a condiment. A pepper flavor, it is stronger and more pungent than black pepper.
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