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Sage, White (Salvia apiana) This species is native! Parts used: leaves, seeds Medicinal uses: It can be made into a tea, which decreases sweating, salivation, a…
Sage (Garden (Salvia officinalis) and Purple (Salvia off. var. purpurascens)) Both species are non-native to Portland OR Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal u…
Rue (Ruta graveolens) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: To treat menstrual disorders, spasms, loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints, circulatory diso…
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: Tonic, stimulant, astringent, nervine, anti-inflammatory, carminative; tincture, t…
Rose, Japanese (Rosa rugosa) Parts used: hips Medicinal uses: The hips are high in vitamin C, B, E, and K (Kowalchik 427). Additional uses: Flowers are used to …
Red currant (Ribes rubrum) some varieties Parts used: berries, leaves Medicinal uses: The fruit is antiscorbutic, aperient, depurative, digestive, diuretic, lax…
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) Parts used: leaf, fruit Medicinal uses: For their astringent properties, to treat diarrhea and as a gargle for mouth or throat infectio…
Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Parts used: flowers Medicinal uses: This entry focuses on the uses of the corn or field poppy rather than its more notorious relative the…
Plum (Prunus domestica) Parts used: fruit Nutritional information: plums are a very good source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of vitamins B1, B2, an…
Plantain, common (Plantago major) and Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Parts used: leaves Medicinal uses: Quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the …
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Parts used: aerial parts Medicinal uses: A good digestive tonic, it stimulates digestive juices, relieves flatulence and colic; a g…
Pear, Asian (Pyrus spp.) Parts used: fruit Nutritional information: an excellent source of water-soluble fibers, including pectin. They are also a good source o…
