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Tag: Type: Perrenial

Tansy

Scientific Name: Tanacetum vulgare Used to stimulate menstruation, alleviate migraines or as an anthelmintic. The flowers and leaves of tansy are toxic due to a compound called thujone.

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

Thyme

Scientific Name: Thymus vulgaris Thyme contains essential oil Thymol, which is used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes and all-natural hand sanitizers.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Lamiacaeae Summer Location: Bed 10 Type: Perrenial

Tibetan Rhubarb

Scientific Name: Rheum officinale The root of rhubarb has been used to alleviate fevers, inflammatory conditions, and digestive problems. Large amounts of the leaves of the rhubarb are toxic.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Polygonaceae Summer Location: Bed 12 Type: Perrenial

Tiger Lilly

Scientific Name: Lilium lancifolium Treats morning sickness during pregnancy & uterine neurolagia, congestion, & irritation.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Lilaceae Summer Location: Bed 2 Type: Perrenial Winter Location: Atrium

Udo

Scientific Name: Aralia cordata Native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China. The stems can be eaten and is sometimes boiled and served in miso soup. The roots of the plant used in herbal medicines.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Araliaceae Summer Location: Bed 15 Type: Perrenial

Valerian

Scientific Name: Valeriana officinalis Valerian is a commonly used herb for alleviating anxiety and insomnia.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Valerianaceae Summer Location: Bed 9 Type: Perrenial Use: Supplement Use: Western Herbalism

Wall Germander

Scientific Name: Teucrium chamaedrys It is has been used externally as an astringent infusion on the gums and also in the treatment of wounds.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Lamiacaeae Summer Location: Bed 10 Type: Perrenial

Wild Yam

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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Tagged as:Plant Family: Dioscoreaceae Summer Location: Bed 9 Type: Perrenial

Witch Hazel

Scientific Name: Hamamelis virginiana Has been used to relieve swelling, bleeding, itching, minor pain, and discomfort caused by minor skin irritations.

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

Yellow Coneflower

Scientific Name: Ratibida pinnata  The Meskwaki Indians used the root as an ingredient to cure toothaches.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 7 Type: Perrenial Use: Herbalism Use: Native American Winter Location: Atrium

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