Snake Bite

Rattlesnake bite

Black Eyed Susan

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tallgrass Prairies

Genus and Species: Rudbeckia hirta

Habitat: Grows best in fields prairies or open woods. Native to eastern United States but has spread throughout the country

Seasons: Mid summer to late fall

Active Chemical Ingredient: Sesquiterpene lactones

Chemical Structure:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/sesquiterpenelactones

Uses of Specimen:

• Poultice or external wash made to treat snake bites
• An infusion or tea made from the roots was applied topically as an herbal remedy for minor cuts, sores, scrapes and swellings

http://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/black-eyed-susan.html

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

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

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

Stops bleeding and helps swelling

Yarrow

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairies

Genus and Species: Achillea millefolium

Habitat: Mildly disturbed grasslands and open forests are ideal. Has grown and spread throughout the entire United States and adapts to about any environment

Seasons: May to November

Active Chemical Ingredient: Apigenin

Chemical Structure:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/apigenin

Uses of Specimen:

• Pound the stalks into a pulp and apply topically in order to prevent swelling
• broken bone, sprained wrist or ankle, toothache
• Apply topically to help skin rashes and itching
• Tea helps treat diarrhea
• Tincture using the plant to stop bleeding
• bear attack, axe wound
• gun shot wound
• knife cut, deep puncture wound

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-151-yarrow.aspx?activeingredientid=151&activeingredientname=yarrow

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

Infection

Sassafras

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tallgrass Prairies

Genus and Species: Impatiens carpensis

Habitat: Found all throughout the United States, adapts in many areas but is most commonly found in shaded parts

Seasons: June to October

Active Chemical Ingredient: Eupatorine

Chemical Structure: Palmitic-acid

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmitic-acid

Uses of Specimen:

• leaves and the juice from the stem are used as a treatment for poison ivy, bugbites and tick bites, oak and other plant induced rashes, as well as many other types of dermatitis
• Prepared as a poultice
• The leaves and roots contain a chemical called lawsone, which has both anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties
• Prevents infection when applied topically

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-674-sassafras.aspx?activeingredientid=674&activeingredientname=sassafras