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Medicinal Plant List

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More Info	Water-Lily		The dried root and rhizome of this plant have been used to treat lung and gastrointestinal conditions. The leaves have been used externally to treat various skin conditions.	Bed 20
More Info	Angelica		This plant is used to treat dyspeptic complaints and loss of appetite. May increase the risk of bleeding when combined with warfarin or heparin.	Bed 16a
More Info	Strawberry		The leaf of the strawberry has been used externally for rashes, and internally for diarrhea, liver disease, kidney stones and as a diuretic.	Bed 5
More Info	Sunflower		The oil of this plant can be used internally as a lubricant to treat constipation, and externally for wound healing and psoriasis.	Bed 5
More Info	Garlic Chive	(Allium yunnanense)	Leaves have a mild garlic flavor. Used in Asian cuisine.	Bed 13
More Info	Yarrow	Achillea millefolium L. - common yarrow	This plant contains aspirin-like derivatives which produce an anti-inflammatory effect.	Bed 10
More Info	Yarrow	Achillea millefolium L. - common yarrow	This plant contains aspirin-like derivatives which produce an anti-inflammatory effect.	Bed 11
More Info	Sneezewort	Achillea ptarmica L. - sneezeweed	The dried root of this plant is used to treat toothaches and to regulate bowel movements.	Bed 7
More Info	Sweet Flag	Acorus calamus L. - calamus	The rhizome of Sweet Flag is high in potassium, and is used in Indian medicine to treat this deficiency. Also used in veterinary medicine to strengthen horses.	Bed 20
More Info	Black Cohosh	Actaea racemosa L. - black baneberry	Used for the relief of symptoms associated with menopause, including: hot flashes, irritability and sleep disturbances.	Bed 18
More Info	Chocolate Boneset / White Snakeroot	Ageratina altissima (L.) King & H. Rob. - white snakeroot	Used to treat snake bites in Native American medicine.	Bed 2
More Info	Egyptian Onion/Garden onion	Allium cepa L. - garden onion	The bulb has many traditional uses including loss of appetite, fevers, colds, bronchitis, hypertension, inflammation and infection.	Bed 13
More Info	Chive	Allium schoenoprasum L. - wild chives	Used to expel worms and intestinal parasites, though efficacy has never been proven.	Bed 13
More Info	Aloe Vera	Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. - Barbados aloe	The gel from the inner leaf of the aloe plant is used topically for burn and wound healing as well as inflammation, itching and arthritis.	Bed 1
More Info	Lemon Verbena	Aloysia triphylla (L'Hér.) Britton - lemon beebrush	Used in France for the treatment of digestive disorders and sleep problems. Is also used in many teas for flavor.	Bed 16b
More Info	Galangal	Alpinia galanga (L.) Sw. - greater galangal	Native to China, galangal was once exported all over the world for use as a medicine and a spice. Similar to ginger, it is used to treat nausea and motion sickness.	Bed 7
More Info	Marshmallow	Althaea officinalis L. - common marshmallow	Used to treat inflammation and irritation of the throat and stomach. May delay absorption of other medications.	Bed 12
More Info	Bishop’s Weed	Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam. - toothpickweed	The fruit of this plant has been used to treat angina and cardiac insufficiency.	Bed 15
More Info	Blue Dogbane	Amsonia tabernaemontana Walter - eastern bluestar	A native wildflower found in the southeastern United States, also called Blue Star.	Bed 18
More Info	Blue Star	Amsonia tabernaemontana Walter - eastern bluestar	A native wildflower found in the southeastern United States, also called Blue Dogbane.	Parking Bed
More Info	Alkanet	Anchusa officinalis L. - common bugloss / alkanet	The root of this plant has antibacterial effects. CAUTION: hepatotoxic and carcinogenic. Do not ingest.	Bed 16b
More Info	Dong Quai	Angelica sinensis - chinese angelica	Different parts of the root of this plant are said to have different medicinal effects. The head of the root has anticoagulant activity, the main root has pain relieving activity and the tail of the root promotes blood circulation.	Bed 16a
More Info	Indian Hemp	Apocynum cannabinum L. - Indian hemp	Causes decreased heart rate and increased contractile force of the heart. CAUTION: Should only be used under direct supervision from a physician.	Bed 18
More Info	Udo	Aralia cordata Thunb. - udo	Native to China and Japan, Udo is used to flavor soups and teas. Udo leaves which have been infected by the Japanese beetle are used to make “udowormy tea”, which is said to relieve stress.	Bed 15
More Info	Cinquefoil	Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb. - silverweed cinquefoil	Used to treat diarrhea, inflammation of the mouth and throat, and premenstrual syndrome.	Bed 8
More Info	Aristolochia debilis	Aristolochia debilis	The fruit of this plant has been used to treat asthma, cough and other chest complaints. May have activity against certain cancer cells.	Bed 19
More Info	Horse Radish	Armoracia rusticana G. Gaertn., B. Mey. & Scherb. - horseradish	Used to treat cough and bronchitis as well as urinary tract infections. Should not be used in patients with a history of ulcers or kidney disease.	Bed 5
More Info	Southernwood	Artemisia abrotanum L. - southernwood	Southernwood has antiseptic properties and has been used to expel intestinal worms. Still used in Germany to treat wounds, splinters and frostbite.	Bed 8
More Info	Wormwood	Artemisia absinthium L. - absinthium	Absinthe liqueur, made from this plant, was the first government banned substance. It is also said that Van Gogh was addicted to the liqueur's hallucinating effect.	Bed 8
More Info	Sweet Wormwood	Artemisia annua L. - sweet sagewort	Has been used in China for thousands of years for the treatment of many different infections. Has anti-malarial activity.	Bed 9
More Info	Mexican White Sagebrush	Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. - white sagebrush	This native Mexican plant is used to promote menstruation and expel worms.	Bed 8
More Info	Japanese Mugwort	Artemisia Princeps	Used in a pulverized form to improve the cephalic positioning of the fetus during childbirth.	Bed 7
More Info	Wild Ginger	Asarum canadense L. - Canadian wildginger	In Native American medicine, the root and rhizome of wild ginger was boiled into a liquid and used for contraception in women. Also has antiseptic and insecticidal properties.	Bed 16a
More Info	Blood Flower/Tropical Milkweed	Asclepias curassavica L. - bloodflower	Traditional uses of this plant include stimulating the heart and expelling worms. Blood flower induces vomiting when ingested.	Bed 1
More Info	Common Milkweed	Asclepias syriaca L. - common milkweed	Used in Native American medicine to treat a variety of disorders including asthma, bronchitis, kidney stones, ringworm, warts and moles. The sap of this plant has heart stimulating effects and should not be ingested.	Bed 1
More Info	Milk-Vetch	Astragalus cicer L. - chickpea milkvetch	Native to Northern China, Milk-Vetch is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat night sweats, fatigue, loss of appetite and diarrhea.	Bed 10
More Info	Belladonna	Atropa bella-donna L. - belladonna	When placed in the eye, the juice from the belladonna berry causes dilation. Doctors have used belladonna to dilate the eyes in eye exams.	Bed 13
More Info	Ayahuasca	Banisteriopsis caapi (Spruce ex Griseb.) Morton - ayahuasca	An infusion that is boiled and consumed as a religious sacrament in South America. Causes hallucinations and severe vomiting.	Bed 2
More Info	Blue Wild Indigo	Baptisia australis (L.) R. Br. - blue wild indigo	The root of this plant has been used to stimulate the immune system. Often seen in combination products with echinacea.	Bed 10
More Info	Blackberry Lily	Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC. - blackberry lily	Used in Chinese medicine to treat deep coughs, sore throats, bronchitis or wheezing.	Bed 3