Frostbite

Pain and Frostbite

Weeping Willow

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairies

Genus and Species: Salix babylonica

Habitat: Stretches across the western and central/eastern United States. It is found in both shady and sunny areas near or around water

Seasons: First indications in spring (February)

Active Chemical Ingredient: Salicylic acid

Chemical Structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/salicylic acid

Uses of Specimen:

• The salicylic acid is used to treat pain
• It is an anti inflammatory
• Use the leaves to treat skin sores and a blood purifier to prevent infections
• Chew the bark in order to reduce swelling (broken bone, sprained ankle, sore throat)
• Rub directly on the skin for frostbite

https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/willow-bark

Frostbite

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