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Oct 17, 2007
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Non-Native
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Parts used: aerial parts Medicinal uses: A good digestive tonic, it stimulates digestive juices, relieves flatulence …
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Oct 17, 2007
Pear, Asian (Pyrus spp.) Non-Native
Pear, Asian (Pyrus spp.) Parts used: fruit Nutritional information: an excellent source of water-soluble fibers, including pectin. They are also a…
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Oct 17, 2007
Parsley (Petroselinium crispum) Non-Native
Parsley (Petroselinium crispum) Parts used: leaves, root, seeds Medicinal uses: Fresh leaves are highly nutritious; seeds have a stronger diuretic …
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Oct 17, 2007
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) Native
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) Parts used: root (young leaves as well) Medicinal uses: Chiefly used for gastritis and general digestive weakness,…
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Oct 17, 2007
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Non-Native
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Parts used: aerial parts, essential oil Medicinal uses: Helps to settle flatulence and stimulates the flow of bile; str…
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Oct 17, 2007
Olive (Olea europaea) Non-Native
Olive (Olea europaea) Parts used: leaves, oil Medicinal uses: The leaves lower blood pressure and help to improve the function of the circulator…
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Oct 17, 2007
Oak, Garry (White) (Quercus garryana) Native
Oak, Garry (White) (Quercus garryana) Parts used: acorns, bark Medicinal and other uses: The acorns were leached of tannins and eaten, often gr…
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Oct 17, 2007
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Non-Native
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Parts used: flowers, leaves Medicinal uses: Dried flower petals and leaves treat coughs, influenza, bronchitis. Used a…
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Oct 17, 2007
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Non-Native
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Parts used: leaves, root Medicinal uses: A digestive and tonic herb, it has a wide variety of traditional uses. Mild…
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Oct 17, 2007
Motherwort (Leonarus cardiaca) Non-Native
Motherwort (Leonarus cardiaca) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: To treat nervous heart conditions. A gentle sedative and antispasmodic…
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Oct 17, 2007
Mint (spearmint (Mentha spicata) and peppermint (Mentha piperita.)) Non-Native
Mint (spearmint (Mentha spicata) and peppermint (Mentha piperita.)) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: To treat digestive disorders, to …
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Oct 17, 2007
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) Non-Native
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) Parts used: root, leaves, flowers Medicinal uses: Root infusions and extracts used to sooth coughs, peptic ulce…