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Oct 17, 2007
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Non-Native
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Parts used: flowers Medicinal uses: Flower heads and volatile oils used to externally treat slow healing wounds,…
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Oct 17, 2007
Burdock (Arctium lappa) Non-Native
Burdock (Arctium lappa) Parts used: root, leaves, seeds Medicinal uses: Dried roots used to treat gastrointestinal ailments. Root and leaf extra…
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Oct 17, 2007
Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus ) Native
Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus ) Parts used: aerial portion Medicinal uses: To treat an overactive thyroid gland and associated symptoms, especiall…
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Oct 17, 2007
Borage (Borago officinalis) Non-Native
Borage (Borago officinalis) Parts used: aerial portions, flowers, seed oil Medicinal uses: Contains a high mucilage content therefore makes a good…
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Oct 17, 2007
Blueberry (Vaccinum spp.) Native to Eastern N. America
Blueberry (Vaccinum spp.) Parts used: fruit, leaves Medicinal uses: Fruits and extracts are used to treat diarrhea and inflammation of the mucous …
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Oct 17, 2007
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) - Eastern N. American Native
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) Parts used: root Medicinal uses: Native American uses for menstrual and menopausal discomfort, childbirth. Al…
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Oct 17, 2007
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) - Native & Non-Native
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) Some native (white stems, ground crawlers) some Non-Native (Rubus procerus , the Himalayan Blackberry (PDF), highly invasive). …
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Oct 17, 2007
Bee balm (Monarda didyma) Native
Bee balm (Monarda didyma) Parts used: leaves Medicinal and other uses: Used to flavor drinks, salads, and stuffing; oil infusions of the leaves …
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Oct 17, 2007
Bamboo (Phyllostachys spp.) Non-Native
Bamboo (Phyllostachys spp.) Parts used: shoots, adult cane Edible uses: Young shoots are edible. Other uses: This plant can be used for a v…
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Oct 17, 2007
Balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflora) Non-Native
Balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflora) Parts used: flowers Medicinal uses: Known in Chinese medicine as Jie-Geng, these mid-to-late summer, vi…
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Oct 17, 2007
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) Non-Native
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) Parts used: root, shoots Medicinal actions: A strong diuretic used for a variety of urinary problems, includ…
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Oct 17, 2007
Apple (Malus pumila) Non-Native
Apple (Malus pumila) Parts used: fruit Nutritional information: They are an excellent source of vitamin C, pectin and other fibers as well as b…