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M8: FLOWERS Flashcards

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the MOST ATTRACTIVE part of the plant

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FLOWER

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REPRODUCTIVE part of the plant

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FLOWER

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3
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flower begins as an ____

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EMBRYONIC PRIMORDIUM

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spore producing

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PLERIDOPHYTA

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5
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parts that are not involved in reproduction

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ACCESSORY PARTS

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A peduncle or pedicel SWELLS AT ITS TIP into a small pad

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RECEPTACLE

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FLOWERING PLANTS

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GYMNOSPERMS
ANGIOSPERMS

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8
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naked seeds

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GYMNOSPERMS

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The OUTERMOST WHORL typically consists of three to five small, usually green, SOMEWHAT LEAF LIKE

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SEPAL

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10
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the COLLECTIVE TERM for all the sepals of a flower is

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CALYX

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11
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a SPECIALIZED BRANCH at the tip of a stalk

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PEDUNCLE

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12
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BRANCHLETS of smaller stalks

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PEDICELS

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13
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collectively term for PETALS that are usually thin, soft, and colored to attract animals that help the process of pollination

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COROLLA

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14
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collectively term for the CALYX and COROLLA

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PERIANTH

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15
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specialized leaves that may be as colorful as petals and
can ATTRACT POLLINATORS THE WAY PETALS DO (a leaf that looks like a petal)

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BRACTS

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16
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petals and sepals look alike

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TEPALS

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17
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parts of flower that are involved in REPRODUCTION

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ESSENTIAL PARTS

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18
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the MALE REPRODUCTIVE PART of the flower

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STAMEN

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19
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stamen is made up of ___ and _____

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FILAMENT AND ANTHER

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20
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stamen is made up of filament and anther, which produces the ____

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POLLEN

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21
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this holds the anther

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FILAMENT

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22
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sac that contains SPORANGIA

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ANTHER

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23
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spores that turn into pollen grains

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SPORANGIA

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24
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the FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE PART of a flower

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PISTIL

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25
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receives the male pollen grains during fertilization

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STIGMA

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26
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a TUBE ON TOP OF THE OVARY, it allows pollen grain to travel from stigma to ovule

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STYLE

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27
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PRODUCES OVULES

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OVARY

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FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE EGG CELLS

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OVULES

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29
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OVULE BEARING LEAVES that extends to the style

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CARPEL

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30
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PRODUCT of reproduction

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SEED

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31
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calyx and corolla are ABOVE the ovary

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INFERIOR OVARY

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32
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calyx and corolla are BELOW the ovary

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SUPERIOR OVARY

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33
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the process of sexual reproduction of a flower begins with ____

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POLLINATION

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34
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it is a process in which the pollen grains from the flower anther are TRANSFERRED TO THE STIGMA

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POLLINATION

35
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a part of sexual reproduction that takes place after pollination

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FERTILIZATION

36
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it is a process of FUSION OF THE POLLEN GRAINS with the ovum to form the zygote

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FERTILIZATION

37
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FERTILIZATION forms ___

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ZYGOTE

38
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groups of several to hundreds of flowers that MAY ALL OPEN AT THE SAME TIME, or they may follow an orderly progression to maturation

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INFLORESCENCES

39
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in pollination, the pollen grains from the flower anther is transferred to the ____

A

STIGMA

40
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a FRUIT develops from an ___

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OVARY

41
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a SEED develops from an ___

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OVULE

42
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This process occurs when the pollen grains from the anther is DEPOSITED on the stigma of the same flower, or another flower on the same plant.

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SELF-POLLINATION

43
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This process occurs when the pollen grains are TRANSFERRED from the anther of one flower into the stigma of another flower of DIFFERENT PLANT OF THE SAME SPECIES.

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CROSS-POLLINATION

44
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petals are SMALL inconspicuous, SOMETIMES ABSENT. if present, NOT BRIGHTLY COLORED

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WIND POLLINATED

45
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petals are large, brightly colored, conspicuous

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INSECT POLLINATED

46
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there is no scent

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WIND POLLINATED

47
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it is often scented

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INSENT P

48
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the nectar is ABSENT

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WIND

49
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the nectar is PRESENT

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INSECT

50
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pollen is produced in LARGE QUANTITIES, light, smooth pollen grains

A

WIND

51
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pollen is LESS PRODUCED, pollen grains larger, sculptured walls

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INSECT

52
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anthers move FREELY

A

WIND

53
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anthers are FIXED TO FILAMENTS AND POSITIONED

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INSECT

54
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stigma is HANGING OUTSIDE the flower to trap pollen

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WIND

55
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stigma is SMALL INCLOSED within the flower

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INSECT

56
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the WORLD’S LARGEST FLOWER that grows in the rainforests of southeast asia

A

RAFFKESIA ARNOLDII

57
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Rafflesia arnoldii is also known as the

A

CORPSE FLOWER

58
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a flower that smells like dead flesh

A

RAFFLESIA ARNOLDII

59
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where does rafflesia arnoldii usually grows

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

60
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  • Treatment of MIGRAINE HEADACHES
  • Induces ABORTION and treat problems with MENSTRUATION
  • Insecticide
  • Dilutes bronchial mucus
A

FEVERFEW
Chrysanthemum parthenium or Tanacetum parthenium

61
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  • Relief for those suffering from a FEVER, HEADACHE OR COMMON COLD.
  • The cooled liquid can also be applied as a compress to SOOTHE TIRED EYES.
A

CHRYSANTHEMUM
Chrysanthemum morifolium

62
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  • Aka Jamestown weed or Devil’s breath
  • Active compound: SCOPALAMINE
  • Used for KNOCKOUT DROPS and for ASTHMA
  • HIGHLY POISONOUS AND FATAL
  • Used as recreational PSYCHOACTIVE DRUG.
A

JIMSON WEED
Datura stramonium

63
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Jimson weed is also known as

A

Jamestown weed or Devil’s breath

64
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active compound of jimson weed

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SCOPALAMINE

65
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  • Promote RESTFUL SLEEP
  • Aid in BALANCING IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT
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JUJUBE
Ziziphus jujuba

66
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  • Effective against form of CANCER.
A

CAMPTOTHECA
Camptotheca acuminate

67
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  • Helps greatly with ULCERS and MENSTRUAL CRAMPS.
  • It can also be used as a
    wash for GARGLING in cases of SORE THROATS.
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SUNFLOWER
Helianthus annuus

68
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  • Contain VITAMIN C
  • The petals can be eaten raw to increase BLOOD CIRCULATION, and they also RELIEVE DEPRESSION.
  • Acts as a MILD LAXATIVE.
  • A paste or cream made from the petals does wonders to IMPROVE the condition of the SKIN, especially on the face.
A

ROSE
Genus Rosa

69
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  • Given as a tea for DIABETES and HTN.
  • Has beneficial properties towards diseases that include leukemia, cancer and
    HODGKIN’S DISEASE.
A

ROSY PERIWINKLE
Catharanthus roseus

70
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  • Treatment for SYPHILIS as well as less severe ailments.
  • Tea made with this flower helps to relieve fevers, coughs and colds, and digestive problems.
A

BLUE LOBELIA
Lobelia siphilitica

71
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  • Effective in treating RESPIRATORY and related LUNG PROBLEMS.
  • If ingested, it can be used for
    INTERNAL CLEANSING and PAIN RELIEF.
  • Direct application to the skin in the form of a POULTICE can help
    to REDUCE SWELLING or HEAL WOUNDS.
A

BUTTERFLY WEED
Asclepias tuberosa

72
Q

Butterfly weed is applied directly to the skin in the form of

A

POULTICE

73
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  • Not addictive and DO NOT HAVE ANY OPIUM in the plant.
  • Help with DEPRESSION and FATIGUE.
  • Help reduce ANXIETY and INSOMNIA
A

CALIFORNIA POPPY
Eschscholzia californica

74
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  • Aid in digestive issues,
    STOMACH ULCERS and ULCERS.
  • Sipping this brew before bedtime can help to WARD OFF INSOMNIA and ANXIETY.
A

JASMINE
Jasminum officinale

75
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  • Medicine for BLOOD CLEANSING and disorders, BLADDER PROBLEMS, and physical
    injuries.
  • It also works on a mental level in helping to alleviate depression, stress, anxiety, insomnia and similar disorders.
A

GARDENIA
Gardenia jasminoides

76
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  • Used to create an ANTIBACTERIAL GARGLE WASH for SORE THROATS.
  • SKIN RASHES OR INFLAMMATION are
    also effectively treated by applying a paste made from the flowers
A

HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera sempervirens

77
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the paste of honeysuckle that is used to treat skin rashes or inflammation is made from its

A

FLOWERS

78
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  • Used as TONIC that reduces fever and to get rid of INTERNAL PARASITES.
  • SKIN BURNS OR WOUNDS are soothed and heal well
A

LILAC
Syringa vulgaris

79
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  • Has an ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES used as remedy against COLDS AND FLU.
  • It is also useful in treating
    INFECTION OF THE LUNGS, bladder and reproductive organs.
A

NASTURTIUM
Tropaeolum majus

80
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  • can be used as a GENTLE SEDATIVE and MENTAL RELAXANT.
  • It is especially useful when BATTLING INSOMNIA OR STRESS.
A

SNAPDRAGON
Antirrhinum majus

81
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  • Potent against SORE THROATS, BRONCHITIS, congested chests, rheumatism and arthritis.
  • It can also be used to improve CIRCULATION OF THE BLOOD.
A

HYSSOP
Agastache rugose

82
Q
  • Used as an EMMENAGOGUE
    (stimulates the uterus to increase menstrual flow).
  • At low dose, effective in women
    with menstrual problems to help
    REGULATE THEIR CYCLES and relieve pain.
  • Pregnant women should avoid it since it can bring on a MISCARRIAGE OR EARLY LABOR.
A

BLACK COHOSH
Actaea racemose

83
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  • It acts as a LAXATIVE as well as an EXPECTORANT to purge the body of toxic matter.
  • A home remedy to help treat
    PHYSICAL DISORDERS such as arthritis and rheumatism.
  • Direct application to the skin through an ointment or poultice aids in healing wounds.
A

DAISY
Bellis perennis

84
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  • are very effective for CLEANING THE BLOOD and help in treating ANEMIA.
  • It was also used as a LAXATIVE and a TONIC of OVERALL WELLBEING
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DANDELION
Taraxacum officinale

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