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Oct 17, 2007
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) Non-Native
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) Parts used: leaves, flowers Medicinal uses: Coltsfoot is an effective demulcent and expectorant herb and is a commo…
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Oct 17, 2007
Clover, red (Trifolium pratense) Non-Native
Clover, red (Trifolium pratense) Parts used: flowers, leaf Medicinal and other uses: Alterative action is useful for skin conditions especially wh…
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Oct 17, 2007
Clover, white (Trifolium repens) Non-Native
Clover, white (Trifolium repens) Parts used: aerial portion Medicinal and other uses: Flowers were once made into bread, and the plant was once cul…
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Oct 17, 2007
Cleavers (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Non-Native
Cleavers (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Parts used: aerial portion Medicinal uses: Very good for preventing or arresting hemorrhage. It is specifical…
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Oct 17, 2007
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) Non-Native
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) Parts used: aerial portions, seeds, essential oil Medicinal uses: An antispasmodic and aromatic plant, clary sage …
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Oct 17, 2007
Chrysanthemum, Shungiku (Leucanthemum coronarium) Non-Native
Chrysanthemum, Shungiku (Leucanthemum coronarium) Parts used: leaves, flowers Additional uses: Most commonly used as a garland flower. The flowers…
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Oct 17, 2007
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Non-Native
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Parts used: root, leaves, flowers Medicinal uses: Dried whole herb used as digestive tonic for loss of appetite and …
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Oct 17, 2007
Cherry: (Prunus spp.) Native and Non-Native
Cherry: (Prunus spp.) Non-native (sweet Cherry) and Native (black Cherry) Parts used: Sweet: stems, fruit; Black: inner bark Medicinal uses: Sweet…
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Oct 17, 2007
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Non-Native
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic. Topically treats inflammations of skin …
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Oct 17, 2007
Celandine (Chelidonium majus) Non-Native
Celandine (Chelidonium majus) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: The fresh, toxic aerial parts can be used as a diuretic liver stimulant …
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Oct 17, 2007
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) and Catmint (Nepeta faassenii) Non-Native
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) and Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) Parts used: aerial portions Medicinal uses: Catnip is settling to the stomach and a gen…
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Oct 17, 2007
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Native
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Parts used: aerial portion Medicinal uses: Unlike its close relative the Opium poppy, E. californica is…