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Book page Oct 18, 2007

Turkey rhubarb (Rheum palmatum) Non-Native

Turkey rhubarb (Rheum palmatum) Parts used: root Medicinal uses: Small amounts of the root were used to treat diarrhea due to the tannin content…

Book page Oct 18, 2007

Thyme (Red) (Thymus spp.) Non-Native

Thyme (Red) (Thymus spp.) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: Used against gastrointestinal disturbances and for the treatment of coughs,…

Book page Oct 18, 2007

Sweet grass (Hierochloe odorata) Native

Sweet grass (Hierochloe odorata) Parts used: aerial portion Other uses: Used long ago as a flavoring agent. Currently used as a cleansing and puri…

Book page Oct 18, 2007

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) Non-Native

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) Parts used: aerial parts, root Medicinal uses: Its key use is as a cleansing, detoxifying herb. It has a diuretic …

Book page Oct 18, 2007

Sphagnum moss (Sphagnum recurvum) Native

Sphagnum moss (Sphagnum recurvum) Parts used: above ground portions Medicinal and other uses: The dried moss is light and absorbent; it contain…

Book page Oct 18, 2007

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) Native

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: Taken today mainly as a nerve tonic and for its restorative prop…