Malaria, Sore throat, Blisters, Burns, Rattlesnake bite, Sore throat and toothache
Echinacea
Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tallgrass Prairies
Genus and Species: Echinacea purpurea
Habitat: Found in both moist, well-drained soil, and also humid and dry conditions. It extends from Texas and Georgia all the way to Michigan
Seasons: Summer to fall
Active Chemical Ingredient: Quercetin
Chemical Structure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercetin
Uses of Specimen:
- The leaves, flower, and root are used in making a tea in order to treat Malaria, sore throat, and toothache
- A tincture is used to treat rattlesnake bite, rope burn, and sunburn (prepared topically in treating blisters and burns)
http://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/echinacea-benefits.html
Infection
Catalpa Tree
Eastern Deciduous Forest
Genus and Species: Catalpa bignonioides
Habitat: Grows in many types of soil as well as varying sunlight. It has grown from the eastern United States
Seasons: May to June- bloom time
Active Chemical Ingredient: Linoleic-acid
Chemical Structure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linoleic-acid
Uses of Specimen: - The bark is used as an antidote to snake bites and diarrhea
- The bark is also a substitute for quinine in treating malaria
- The leaves are used as a poultice on wounds and abrasions to help prevent and treat infections
- tea is made from the seeds to apply externally to help heal wounds as well
http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/c/catalpa-bignonioides=indian-bean-tree.php
Malaria, diarrhea, strength, wounds
Dogwood
Eastern Deciduous Forest
Genus and Species: Cornus florida
Habitat: Extend all the way from Maine to Texas and are found in shaded preferably moist areas
Seasons: Flowers appear in early spring
Active Chemical Ingredient: Kaempferol
Chemical Structure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaempferol
Uses of Specimen:
- The bark is taken to treat malaria and diarrhea
- Increases strength and stimulates appetite
- Apply to the skin for boils and wounds
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-523-american%20dogwood.aspx?activeingredientid=523&activeingredientname=american%20dogwood
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