Scientific Name: Digitalis lutea The leaves have cardiac, and diuretic properties.
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Dandelion
Scientific Name: Taraxacum officinale used as a bitter digestive, and is high in vitamins and minerals
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Scientific Name: Ranunculus repens A poultice of the chewed leaves has been used in the treatment of sores, muscular aches and rheumatic pains
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Scientific Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon Cranberry is best known for preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs), commonly caused by bacteria known as Escherichia coli (E. coli)
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Scientific Name: Primula veris Currently used as a decongestant in respiratory infections. Soothes coughs, colds, laryngitis, and bronchitis
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Scientific name: Taxus x media ‘Greenwave’ Extracts from the bark of the Pacific and common yew are used in treatment for ovarian and breast cancer.
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Scientific name: Tanacetum balsamita keeps moths away due to camphor content
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Scientific Name: Campanula alliariifolia Leaves used in salads
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Scientific Name: Marrubium vulgare A 2012 study found marrubiin, one of the primary active compounds found in horehound, to possess “antidiabetic, anti-atherogenic and anti-inflammatory
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Scientific name: Lithospermum officinale The mature seeds have diuretic, lithontripic and oxytocic properties
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