Constipation

Constipation

Ninebark

Eastern Deciduous Forest

Genus and Species: Physocarpus opifolius

Habitat: Found commonly in the northern part of central United States. Growing conditions include full to partial sunlight, moist to dry locations, and loamy, sandy, or rocky soil

Seasons: May to June bloom time- available in summer fall and spring

Active Chemical Ingredient: Euscaphic Acid

Chemical Structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euscaphic Acid

Uses of Specimen:

• Tea can be made from the inner bark as a laxative

http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Physocarpus+opulifolius

Constipation

Dandelion

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairies

Genus and Species: Taraxacum mongolicum

Habitat: Found almost everywhere, but are most common in lawns and pastures. Adapt to live in grass, sand dunes, and chalk grasslands

Seasons: Spring and fall or the summer where there is shade

Active Chemical Ingredient: Inulin

Chemical Structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inulin

Uses of Specimen:

• Boiled in water to treat swelling, skin problems, and upset stomach
• Also used to treat boils and diarrhea
• Roots can be made into a tea to treat constipation
  
  
  
  http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/dandelion