Fungal Infection
Phlox
Tall Grass Prairies
Genus and Species: Phlox paniculata
Habitat: Partial sun with moist air conditions, common in flower gardens but is found anywhere in an open area (prairie)
Seasons: Blooms in July to August
Active Chemical Ingredient: Phenylethanol
Chemical Structure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylethanol
Uses of Specimen:
- The entire plant is used in making a topical tea to treat blisters, dermatitis, fungal infection, and poison ivy
- The entire plant is used in making a drinkable tea to treat constipation and diarrhea
- Pounded roots can be applied topically to treat aches and pains
- Decoction of the leaves can treat boils and infections
http://www.inpaws.org/wp-content/uploads/GM_phlox.pdf
Fungal Infection
Trumpet Creeper
Eastern Deciduous Forest
Genus and Species: Campsis radicans
Habitat: Native to the south but has migrated all across the United States
Seasons: Blooming takes place in the summer and throughout the fall
Active Chemical Ingredient: Aucubin
Chemical Structure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aucubin
Uses of Specimen:
- If you dry out all parts of the plant you can create a tea to treat fungal infections
- Drying out the plant can also make a powder to apply topically to the infection to treat it
https://keys2liberty.wordpress.com/tag/campsis-radicans/
Pain
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
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