Book page
Oct 17, 2007
Garlic (Allium sativum) Non-Native
Garlic (Allium sativum) Parts used: bulb (flowers are edible) Medicinal uses: Garlic has been used since before the invention of antibiotics for …
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Oct 17, 2007
Fig (Ficus spp.) Non-Native
Fig (Ficus spp.) Parts used: fruit, latex Medicinal uses: Fruit sugars within the fig have a pronounced but gentle laxative effect (especially …
Book page
Oct 17, 2007
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) Non-Native
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: May be used to lower temperature and cool the body. Historically the …
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Oct 17, 2007
Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) Native
Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) Parts used: leaves, stem bark, flowers, seed oil Medicinal uses: The flowers, leaves, and stem bark have as…
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Oct 17, 2007
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) Non-Native
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) Parts used: leaves Medicinal uses: A traditional Aboriginal remedy for infections and fevers. The herb is an antisept…
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Oct 17, 2007
Elecampane (Inula helenium) Non-Native
Elecampane (Inula helenium) Parts used: root, rhizome Medicinal uses: Dried roots and rhizomes used as an expectorant for treatment of coughs and…
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Oct 17, 2007
Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) Native & Non-Native
Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) There are native and invasive, non-native speicies of Elderberry in Portland Parts used: flowering tops, berries Medicin…
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Oct 17, 2007
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) Central American Native
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) Parts used: root and flower Medicinal uses: Juice or dry herb used to treat colds and infections of respiratory tract,…
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Oct 17, 2007
Dogwood (Cornus spp.) some varieties Native
Dogwood (Cornus spp.) some varieties Parts used: root bark Other uses: The root bark of Cornus spp. has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. …
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Oct 17, 2007
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Native
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Parts used: leaves, root, flower Medicinal uses: Leaf is used as a diuretic and to treat high blood pressure by r…
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Oct 17, 2007
Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) Native to Easter N. America
Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) Parts used: bark Medicinal uses: Effective at relieving tense muscle, whether in smooth muscle or skeletal muscles. I…
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Oct 17, 2007
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Non-Native
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Parts used: aerial portion, root Medicinal uses: Comfrey has been used in the past to treat stomach ulcers, irritab…