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Chamomile

Scientific Name: Chamaemelum nobile contains apigenin with antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. Reduces pepsin secretion wihtou altering secretion of stomach acid # of Specimen: 3

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 7 Type: Perrenial Winter Location: Atrium

Century Plant

Scientific Name: Agave americana syrup is a low glycemic index sweetener, used to produce tequila and mezcal  

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asparagaceae Summer Location: Patio Type: Tender/Tropical Winter Location: Atrium

Carob

Scientific name: Ceratonia Siliqu infantile diarrhea, emulsifier

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Fabaceae Summer Location: Patio Type: Tender/Tropical Winter Location: Atrium

Calendula

Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis used for sore throat and mouth, cramps and cancer.  

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Asteraceae Summer Location: Bed 5 Type: Annual Winter Location: Atrium

Black Berry Lilly

Scientific Name: Belamcanda chinensis A compound present in the rhizome inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells.      

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Iridaceae Summer Location: Bed 2 Type: Perrenial Use: Modern Medicine Use: TCM Winter Location: Atrium

Aztec Sweet Herb

Scientific Name: Phyla dulcis Native to Mexico and central america. Used as a sweetener.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Verbenaceae Summer Location: Bed 4 Type: Tender/Tropical Winter Location: Atrium

Atumn Crocus

Scientfic Name: Colchium autumnale Contains colchine, which is approved by the FDA for the treatment of gout. Narrow therapuetic index. Plants are deadly poisonous.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Colchicaceae Summer Location: Bed 2 Type: Perrenial Use: Pharmaceutical Winter Location: Atrium

Common guava

Scientific Name: Psidium guajava Antioxidant

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Mrytaceae Summer Location: Patio Type: Tender/Tropical Winter Location: Atrium

Allspice

Scientific Name: Pimenta diocia Important culinary spice and weak antimicrobial agent.

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Tagged as:Plant Family: Mrytaceae Summer Location: Patio Type: Tender/Tropical Winter Location: Atrium

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