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Oct 18, 2007
Scouring rush (Equisetum hyemale) Native
Scouring rush (Equisetum hyemale) Parts used: stems, rhizomes Additional uses: The cell walls of Equisetum species are impregnated with silicon di…
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Oct 18, 2007
Salal (Gaultheria shallon) Native
Salal (Gaultheria shallon) Parts used: berries, young leaves Other uses: A plentiful and important fruit in the Pacific NW, it was eaten fresh an…
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Oct 18, 2007
Sage, White (Salvia apiana) Native
Sage, White (Salvia apiana) This species is native! Parts used: leaves, seeds Medicinal uses: It can be made into a tea, which decreases sweati…
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Oct 17, 2007
Sage, Garden (Salvia officinalis) and Purple (Salvia off. var. purpurascens) Non-Native
Sage (Garden (Salvia officinalis) and Purple (Salvia off. var. purpurascens)) Both species are non-native to Portland OR Parts used: aerial portion…
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Oct 17, 2007
Rue (Ruta graveolens) Non-Native
Rue (Ruta graveolens) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: To treat menstrual disorders, spasms, loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints, …
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Oct 17, 2007
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Non-Native
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: Tonic, stimulant, astringent, nervine, anti-inflammatory, carmina…
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Oct 17, 2007
Rose, Japanese (Rosa rugosa) Non-Native
Rose, Japanese (Rosa rugosa) Parts used: hips Medicinal uses: The hips are high in vitamin C, B, E, and K (Kowalchik 427). Additional…
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Oct 17, 2007
Red currant (Ribes rubrum) some varieties are native
Red currant (Ribes rubrum) some varieties Parts used: berries, leaves Medicinal uses: The fruit is antiscorbutic, aperient, depurative, digesti…
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Oct 17, 2007
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) Native and Non-Native Varieties
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) Parts used: leaf, fruit Medicinal uses: For their astringent properties, to treat diarrhea and as a gargle for mouth or …
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Oct 17, 2007
Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Non-Native
Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Parts used: flowers Medicinal uses: This entry focuses on the uses of the corn or field poppy rather than its more notorio…
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Oct 17, 2007
Plum (Prunus domestica) Native
Plum (Prunus domestica) Parts used: fruit Nutritional information: plums are a very good source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of vita…
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Oct 17, 2007
Plantain, common (Plantago major) and Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Non-Native
Plantain, common (Plantago major) and Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) Parts used: leaves Medicinal uses: Quickly staunches blood flow and…