Winter Location: Atrium – Page 3 – Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden

Sunflower

Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus Used for sunflower oil and a stringent and diuretic properties.

Scientific Name: Acorus calamus Thechizome is used to alleviate stomach acidity.

Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta Taro is a food staple all over the world and believed to be one of the earliest cultivated vegetables.

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

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

Scientific Name: Hedychium flavescens Stimulant, tonic, antirheumatic.

Scientific name: Tanacetum balsamita keeps moths away due to camphor content

Scientific Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum Reduces fever, increases urine output, causes vomiting, and treats constipation.

Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum Similar to garlic. Contains organosulfur compounds. # of Specimens: 22

Scientific Name: Allium tuberosum Used for flavoring like garlic. And it supports digestion. # of specimen: 26