Sore Throat

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

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

Sore throat

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
• Leaves can be gargled for sore throat

 http://www.ayurvedicnaturalhomeremedies.com/medicinal-uses-of-iron-weed-or-wild-cumin/