Food Poisoning
Cardinal Flower
Eastern Deciduous Forest
Genus and Species: Lobelia cardinalis
Habitat: Lots of moisture is required such as a forest, marsh, or pond. It is found all across Missouri all the way up to New York
Seasons: July to September
Active Chemical Ingredient: Lobeline
Chemical Structure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/lobeline
Uses of Specimen:
A tea is made from the roots in order to treat stomach cramps
- Tea made also to help sickness induced by food
http://medplant.nmsu.edu/cardinalis.shtm
Food Poisoning
Ironweed
Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairies
Genus and Species: Vernonia baldwinii
Habitat: Across Missouri and Illinois, found commonly in disturbed areas and moist soil
Seasons: Summer
Active Chemical Ingredient: Linoleic Acid
Chemical Structure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linoleic-acid
Uses of Specimen:
A powder is made from the roots to help promote digestion and help with stomach problems
- Tea made from the seeds help treat stomach and digestion problems
- digestion
- diarrhea
- constipation
- food poisoning
http://www.ayurvedicnaturalhomeremedies.com/medicinal-uses-of-iron-weed-or-wild-cumin/
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