Winter Location: Atrium – Page 2 – Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden

Marigold

Scientific Name: Tagetes Treats burns and swollen bug bites.

Scientific Name: Ipomoea purpurea Contains alkaloid ergine.

Scientific Name: Iris germanica Used in perfumes when root is dried.

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon martinii Used as an essential oil.

Scientific Name: Carica papaya Used for tenderizing meat.

Scientific Name: Ananas comosus Its promelain enzyme digests food by breaking down protein.

Scientific Name: Punica granatum Reduces risk of heart disease.

Scientific Name: Serenoa repens Used as a supplement for prostate cancer.

Scientific Name: Stevia rebaudiana Used as a sweetener.

Scientific Name: Saccharum officinarum Tropical/Subtropical for sugar and ethanol uses.