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Herbs List, Common Names Flashcards

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Alfalfa

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Latin Name: Medicago sativa

Part Used: Herb

Use: Vitamin & Mineral

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Aloe Vera

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Latin Name: Aloe Vera

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Cell Proliferant

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Apple

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Latin Name: Malus pumila

Part Used: Fruit

Use: Oxygen

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Apricot

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Latin Name: Prunid armeniaca

Part Used: Seeds

Use: Anti-Cancer

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Barberry
Mountain Grape

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Latin Name (Barberry): Berberis vulgaris

Latin Name (Mountain Grape): Mahonia repens

Part Used: Bark of Root

Use: Hepatic

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Bayberry

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Latin Name: Myrica cerifera

Part Used: Inner Bark

Use: Astringent

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Black Cohosh

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Latin Name: Cimicifuga racemosa

Part Used: Root

Use: Hormonal

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Black Walnut

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Latin Name: Juglans nigra

Part Used: Hull/Bark/Leaves

Use: Anti-Fungal

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Blessed Thistle

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Latin Name: Cnicus benefictus

Part Used: Herb

Use: Galactogogue

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Blue Cohosh

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Latin Name: Cimicifuga racemosa

Part Used: Root

Use: Parturient

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Blue Vervain

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Latin Name: Verbena hastata

Part Used: Herb

Use: Nervine

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Brigham Tea

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Latin Name: Ephedra viridis

Part Used: Stems

Use: Decongestant

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Buckthorn

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Latin Name: Rhamnus frangula

Part Used: Bark

Use: Laxative

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Bugleweed

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Latin Name: Lycopus virginicus

Part Used: Herb

Use: Chelation

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Burdock

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Latin Name: Arctium lappa

Part Used: Root

Use: Blood Purifier

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Calendula

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Latin Name: Calendula officinalis

Part Used: Flower

Use: Emollient

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Carrot

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Latin Name: Daucus carota

Part Used: Root

Use: Carotene

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Cascara Sagrada

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Latin Name: Rhamnus pushiana

Part Used: Bark

Use: Laxative

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Catnip

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Latin Name: Nepeta cataria

Part Used: Herb

Use: Calmative

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Cayenne

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Latin Name: Capsicum annuum, Capsicum frutescens

Part Used: Fruit

Use: First Aid

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Cedar

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Latin Name: Juniperus monosperma

Part Used: Berry

Use: Pancreatic Alterative

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Chaparral

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Latin Name: Larrea tridentata

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Blood Purifier

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Chickweed

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Latin Name: Stellaria media

Part Used: Herb

Use: Emollient

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Cloves

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Latin Name: Syzygium aromaticum

Part Used: Cloves

Use: Anodyne

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Comfrey

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Latin Name: Symphytum officinale

Part Used: Root/Herb

Use: Cell Proliferant

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Cramp Bark

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Latin Name: Viburnum opulus

Part Used: Bark

Use: Uterine Antispasmodic

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Dandelion

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Latin Name: Taraxacum officinale

Part Used: Root/Herb

Use: Hepatic/Tonic

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Desert Sage

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Latin Name: Artemisia tridentata

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Blood Purifier

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Echinacea

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Latin Name: Echinacea angustifolia

Echinacea purpurea

Part Used: Root/Herb

Use: Immune Stimulant

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Elder, Blue Berried

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Latin Name: Sambucus caerulea

Part Used: Flower/Berry

Use: Febrifuge

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Eyebright

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Latin Name: Euphrasia officinalis

Part Used: Herb

Use: Ocular Alterative

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False Unicorn

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Latin Name: Chamaelirium luteum

Part Used: Root

Use: Anti Miscarriage

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Fennel

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Latin Name: Foeniculum offinale

Part Used: Seed

Use: Anti Flatulent

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Flax

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Latin Name: Linum usitatissimum

Part Used: Seed

Use: Essential Fatty Acids

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Garlic

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Latin Name: Allium sativum

Part Used: Bulb

Use: Antiseptic

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Ginger

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Latin Name: Zingiber officinale

Part Used: Root

Use: Circulation

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Gingko

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Latin Name: Gingko biloba

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Vascular Integrity

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Ginseng

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Latin Name: Panax quinquefolius
Panax ginseng

Part Used: Root

Use: Adaptogen

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Golden Seal

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Latin Name: Hydrastis canadensis

Part Used: Root

Use: Antiseptic

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Gravel Root

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Latin Name: Euptorium purpureum

Part Used: Root

Use: Dissolvent

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Hawthorne

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Latin Name: Crataegus laevigata

Part Used: Berry

Use: Cardiac Tonic

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Hops

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Latin Name: Humulus lupulus

Part Used: Flowers

Use: Sedative

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Horseradish

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Latin Name: Armoracia rusticana

Part Used: Root

Use: Decongestant

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Horsetail

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Latin Name: Equisetum hyemale

Part Used: Herb

Use: Silica

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Hydrangea

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Latin Name: Hydrangea arborescens

Part Used: Root

Use: Dissolvent

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Iceland Moss

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Latin Name: Cetraria islandica

Part Used: Herb

Use: Thyroid

47
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Irish Moss

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Latin Name: Chondrus crispus

Part Used: Herb

Use: Emollient

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Juniper

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Latin Name: Juniperus communis

Part Used: Berry

Use: Diuretic

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Kelp

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Latin Name: Laminaria digitata

Part Used: Herb

Use: Iodine

50
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Licorice

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Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra

Part Used: Root

Use: Adrenal Tonic

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Lobelia

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Latin Name: Lobelia inflata

Part Used: Herb/Seed

Use: Emetic

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Male Fern

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Latin Name: Dryopteris filix-mas

Part Used: Rhizome

Use: Anthelmintic

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Marshmallow

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Latin Name: Althea officinalis

Part Used: Root

Use: Demulcent

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Mistletoe

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Latin Name: Viscum album

Part Used: Leaves/Young Twigs

Use: Nervine

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Mullein

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Latin Name: Verbascum thapsus

Part Used: Leaves/Flowers

Use: Lymphatic/Glandular

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Myrrh

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Latin Name: Commiphora myrrha

Part Used: Resin

Use: Antiseptic

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Nettles (Stinging)

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Latin Name: Urtica dioica

Part Used: Leaf

Use: Anti-Inflammatory

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Oats

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Latin Name: Avena sativa

Part Used: Straw

Use: Silica

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Olive

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Latin Name: Olea europaea

Part Used: Oil of Fruit

Use: Nutritive

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Onion

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Latin Name: Allium cepa

Part Used: Bulb

Use: Antiseptic

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Papaya

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Latin Name: Carica papaya

Part Used: Fruit/Seed/Leaf

Use: Digestive

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Parsley

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Latin Name: Petroselinum crispum

Part Used: Herb/Root

Use: Diuretic

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Pennyroyal

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Latin Name: Mentha pulegium

Part Used: Herb

Use: Emmenagogue

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Peppermint

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Latin Name: Mentha piperita

Part Used: Herb

Use: Digestion

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Pine

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Latin Name: Pinus spp.

Part Used: Needles/Resin

Use: Antioxidant

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Plantain

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Latin Name: Plantago major

Part Used: Herb

Use: Drawing

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Poke

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Latin Name: Phytolacca americana

Part Used: Root

Use: Glandular

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Pomegranate

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Latin Name: Punica granatum

Part Used: Root Bark

Use: Vermifuge

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Prickly Ash

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Latin Name: Zanthoxylum americanum

Part Used: Bark

Use: Stimulant

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Raspberry

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Latin Name: Rubus idaeus

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Anti Nausea

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Red Clover

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Latin Name: Trifolium pratense

Part Used: Blossom

Use: Blood Purifier

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Rose

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Latin Name: Rosa species

Part Used: Hips

Use: Vitamin C

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Rosemary

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Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Encephalic Tonic

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Sage

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Latin Name: Salvia officinalis

Part Used: Herb

Use: Galactophygous

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Sarsparilla

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Latin Name: Smilax offcinalis

Part Used: Root

Use: Hormonal

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Sassafras

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Latin Name: Sassafras officinale

Part Used: Root Bark

Use: Blood Purifier

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Saw Palmetto

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Latin Name: Serenoa repens

Part Used: Berry

Use: Prostate

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Skullcap

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Latin Name: Scutellaria lateriflora

Part Used: Herb

Use: Spinal Nerve Tonic

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Senna

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Latin Name: Cassia angustifolia

Part Used: Pods/Leaves

Use: Cathartic

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Shepherd’s Purse

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Latin Name: Capsella bursa-pastoris

Part Used: Herb

Use: Hemostatic

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Skunk Cabbage

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Latin Name: Symplocarpus foetidus

Part Used: Root

Use: Antispasmodic

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Slippery Elm

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Latin Name: Ulmus rubra,
Ulmus fulva

Part Used: Inner Bark

Use: Nutritive/Demulcent

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Spearmint

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Latin Name: Mentha spicata

Part Used: Herb

Use: Diaphoretic

84
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Squaw Vine

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Latin Name: Mitchella repens

Part Used: Herb

Use: Pregnancy Tonic

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St. Jobn’s Wort

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Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum

Part Used: Leaf/Flower

Use: Depression

86
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Turkey Rhubarb

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Latin Name: Rheum palmatum

Part Used: Root

Use: Aperient

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Uva Ursi

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Latin Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Urinary Disinfectant

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Valerian

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Latin Nsme: Valeriana officinalis

Part Used: Root

Use: Nervine

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Watercress

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Latin Name: Nasturtium officinale

Part Used: Herb

Use: Nutritive

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Wheat

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Latin Name: Triticum turgidum

Part Used: Grain

Use: Nutritive

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White Oak

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Latin Name: Quercus alba

Part Used: Inner Bark

Use: Astringent

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White Pond Lily

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Latin Name: Nymphaea odorata

Part Used: Herb

Use: Incontinence

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White Poplar (Quaking Aspencas)

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Latin Name: Populus tremuloides

Part Used: Inner Bark

Use: Anodyne

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Wild Lettuce

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Latin Name: Lactuca serriola

Part Used: Herb

Use: Analgesic

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Wild Yam

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Latin Name: Dioscorea villosa

Part Used: Root

Use: Antispasmodic

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Willow

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Latin Name: Salix spp.

Part Used: Inner Bark

Use: Anodyne

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Wood Betony

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Latin Name: Stachys officinalis

Part Used: Herb

Use: Nervine

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Wormwood

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Latin Name: Artemisia absunthium

Part Used: Herb

Use: Vermifuge

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Yarrow

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Latin Name: Achillea millefolium

Part Used: Herb

Use: Diaphoretic

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Yellow Dock

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Latin Name: Rumex crispus

Part Used: Root

Use: Alterative

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