Medicinal Herbs

______Common Name Latin Name Uses, Comments Yarrow Achillea Diuretic, leaves stop bleeding ______millefolium Beverage – Used in flavoring liquors (P) Monkshood Aconitum Topical anesthetic ointment, narcotic properties ______carmichaelii (CAUTION: Can be extremely poisonous) (P) Garlic Allium sativum Regular consumption to ward off cold and flu; treats bronchitis, allergies, asthma; helps cholesterol, diabetes ______Culinary - Cloves used in cooking (P) Marshmallow Althaea officinalis Soothes irritations and inflammations of the skin, throat, eyes, lungs, and ______urinary organs; also treats coughs and colds (P) Aloe Aloe vera Used topically to treat minor burns and skin irritations, insect bites, and ______poison ivy; moisturizing and softening properties (A) Butterfly Weed Asclepias Roots used as lung expectorant, anti-inflammatory, respiratory problems, ______tuberosa pleurisy (P) Horseradish Armoracia Digestive stimulant, diuretic; cold remedy, chest and sinus congestion; rusticana increases circulation ______Culinary - Roots used as a condiment (P) European Arnica montana Flowers used in ointments and liniments to ease body aches and sore ______Arnica muscles (A) Black Cohosh Cimcifuga Acts as muscle relaxer; sooths coughing, female reproductive system, ______racemosa rattlesnake bites (P) Turmeric Curcuma Roots contain powerful antioxidant; anti-inflammatory, pain relief; helps longa with cancers, Alzheimer’s, psoriasis ______Culinary - Used to flavor curries and mustards (A) Purple Echinacea Strengthens immune system, treats cold and flu; antiviral, anti-flammatory Coneflower purpurea and antibiotic properties ______Beverages - Popular in tea (P) Boneset Eupatorium Treats fevers (including ‘breakbone’ fever), coughs, and colds; arthritis, ______perfoliatum minor inflammation; indigestion, constipation (P) ______Gingko Ginkgo biloba Aids brain efficiency, respiratory system (P) Licorice Glycyrrhiza Roots used to soothe coughs, throat and chest complaints; improves flavor ______glabra of bitter medicinal teas (P) Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis Cough medicine; treats bruises and wounds ______Beverage – Used in flavoring liquors (P) ______Elecampane Inula helenium Upper respiratory problems (P) Lavender Lavendula Headaches, anxiety, depression, nausea; most popular essential oil in the ______species world (P) ______Flax Linum usitatissimum Seeds used in poultice to treat rheumatism and infections (A) Horehound Marrubium vulgare Used in cough drops, cough syrup, medicinal candies; tea made from ______leaves and honey soothes sore throat (P) ______Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis Used as a tea to cure fevers, calm nerves, and stimulate the heart (P) ______Peppermint Mentha x piperita Leaves used in herbal teas to aid digestion, soothe headaches (P) Disclaimer: This Medicinal Herb garden is for demonstration purposes only, illustrating herbs historically used in medicine. Green Bay Botanical Garden does not endorse the use of these herbs to treat any illness or disease. Use with caution and consult a physician before beginning any herbal treatments.

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______Common Name Latin Name Uses, Comments Wild Quinine Parthenium Diuretic, aids kidney and bladder complaints; immune enhancing ______Integrifolium properties similar to Echinacea (P) ______Common Selfheal Prunella vulgaris Self-administered cure for many ills; sore throats and other minor ailments (P) ______Chinese Foxglove Rehmannia elata Supports kidney and liver function, astringent properties help stop bleeding (A) ______Castor Bean Ricinus communis Plant is source of castor oil (CAUTION: Seeds are poisonous) (A) ______Rosemary Rosmarinus Oil used to relieve tension and calm indigestion (A) Elder Sambucus nigra Berries high in vitamin C; used to treat flu; flower water used to soothe ______and tone sensitive skin (P) Skullcap Scutellaria Ancient sleep aid remedy, nerve tonic, sedative; reduces anxiety and ______baicalensis nervousness; relieves cold, fever; lowers blood pressure and cholesterol (P) Comfrey Symphytum External compress for sprains, strains, cuts, and wounds (P) ______officinale Feverfew Tanacetum Treats inflammation, migraines; lowers body temperature in fevers (P) ______parthenium Wall Germander Teucruium Treats gout and rheumatism; medicinal qualities similar to horehound ______chamaedrys Beverages – Used in tonic wines and vermouth (P) Valarian Valeriana Dried rhizomes used to treat nervous system problems, insomnia, anxiety, ______officinalis headaches; sedative properties (P) Ginger Zingiber Popular in Chinese medicine; treats colds, nausea, arthritis; aids in digestion ______officinale Culinary - Roots used in cooking (A)

Disclaimer: This Medicinal Herb garden is for demonstration purposes only, illustrating herbs historically used in medicine. Green Bay Botanical Garden does not endorse the use of these herbs to treat any illness or disease. Use with caution and consult a physician before beginning any herbal treatments.

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