Dermatitis

Blisters, Diarrhea, Skin problems

America Bittersweet

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairies

Genus and Species: Celastrus Scandens

Habitat: Native to Illinois but has spread out from there. Is most commonly found in partially shaded conditions, but can be found in many different places from full sun to light shade and moist to dry soil

Seasons: Bloom in fall and winter

Active Chemical Ingredient: Atropine

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

Uses of Specimen:

• Tea made from roots to treat skin problems and diarrhea
• Bark used as an ointment to treat minor skin problems, blisters, and burns externally
• Leaves used to treat diarrhea (orally)

http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/fieldbio/medicinal_plants/pages/American_Bittersweet.htm

Skin irritation

Witch Hazel

Eastern Deciduous Forest

Genus and Species: Hamamelis virginiana

Habitat: Eastern and mid-western United States. Well shaded forests with low moisture in the soil

Seasons: Peaks between October and November

Active Chemical Ingredient: Kaempferol

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

Uses of Specimen:

• The plant is taken by the mouth to treat diarrhea
• Apply directly to the skin for swelling, insect bites, minor burns, and frostbite
• Apply also to tighten the skin or slow down and even stop bleeding
• Also helps pain
  
  
  http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-227-witch%20hazel.aspx?activeingredientid=227&activeingredientname=witch%20hazel