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Delphinium consolida ) is an annual plant in the Buttercup family Ranunculaceae . * The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 centimetres (20 in), so the plant can survive long periods of drought.

* Native Americans used it for respiratory and muscle disorders, as a purgative, and as a ceremonial medicine.The plant was used as a traditional medicinal plant by the Cherokee, Iroquois, Penobscot, and other indigenous peoples.

Delphinium consolida ) is an annual plant in the Buttercup family Ranunculaceae . * The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 centimetres (20 in), so the plant can survive long periods of drought.

Dulce) is a plant variety in the family Apiaceae, commonly used as a vegetable. The leaves are pinnate to bipinnate with rhombic leaflets 3–6 cm long and 2–4 cm broad. * The growing plant is an insect repellent, it repels the cabbage white butterfly...

* A very ornamental plant, its flowers are very attractive to butterflies and moths. * Dianthus barbatus ( Sweet William ) is a species of Dianthus native to the mountains of southern Europe from the Pyrenees east to the Carpathians and the Balkans ,...

* A teaspoon of crushed seeds has long been used as a form of natural birth control; its use for this purpose was first described by Hippocrates over 2,000 years ago. Note that this effect is only visible on the "head" or flower of the plant.

It is commonly called the Chinese yew, though this term also refers to Taxus celebica or Taxus sumatrana. The underside of each leaf has two broad yellow stripes and is densely covered with minute projections.

It is used to treat conditions caused by an 'overload' of toxins, such as throat and other infections, boils, rashes and other skin problems. * This species is native to the temperate regions of the old world, from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, and...

The active ingredient Thujone is said to create a clear headed intoxication and is also reputed to be dangerous in excess. It is an extremely useful medicine for those with weak and under-active digestion.

When prescribed internally it is always used dried and in conjunction with fresh ginger root. * Tian Nan Xing has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years and is valued especially for its beneficial affect upon the chest.

* The common name 'arborvitae' is from Latin, 'tree of life', and is based on its association with long life and vitality in Buddhist thought in China. Their use is said to improve the growth of hair.

* It has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Panax ginseng for lack of stamina.

Closely related to the garden Rhubarb , Rheum rhaponticum , it has a similar purgative effect upon the human body . The other herbs included in the formula are Arctium lappa, Ulmus rubra and Rumex acetosella.

* This plant is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. * Habitats: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge.

Pallida is similar to E. * The flower heads are from ¾ to 3 inches (2 to 7.6 cm) wide with pale rose-purple or nearly white colored petals. Plants normally grow with one unbranched stem in the wild, but often produce multi-stemmed clumps in gardens.

* Name verified on: 09-Mar-2004 by ARS Systematic Botanists. Aristolochic acid is said to be too toxic for clinical use. The root is used as a purgative in the treatment of rabies and also has sedative properties.

* A perennial weed, to most, with long curly leaves; develops a deep taproot; seed turns brown and remains conspicuous in winter; birdfood, native to Europe and Asia and common in North America.

Betaine lowers the chance of coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and peripheral vascular diseases. * The tops are loaded with vitamin A and the roots with Vitamin C. * Beets are low in calories (about 45 kcal per 100 g), have zero cholesterol and a minute...

It makes part of the undergrowth of the Mississippi river valley, and is found most frequently on rocky slopes. * Ptelea trifoliata is the second-northernmost New World representative of the Rue (Citrus) family after American prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum...

The species is commonly known as Virginia snakeroot and is native to eastern North America, from Connecticut to southern Michigan and south to Texas and Florida. It is used in a number of proprietary medicines for treating skin, circulatory and kidney...

* The root is said to have a beneficial effect on the liver, stomach and spleen and may be taken to relieve indigestion and counteract liver malfunction. * The large leaves, up to 1 foot long, are interesting.

* The leaves are used as an insect repellent. Ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. * Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. * So called because the roots were once ground for snuff.

* The purple topped turnip root will reach 4-5 inches in diameter and matures in 40 to 60 days. * High in Vitamins! * The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety.

Synonyms are: Chamomilla chamomilla , Chamomilla recutita (correct name according to the Flora Europaea ), Matricaria chamomilla , and Matricaria suaveolens . In particular it is an excellent herb for treating various digestive disorders, nervous tension...

It is the only species in the genus Sanguinaria , and is included in the family Papaveraceae and most closely related to Eomecon of eastern Asia. * A red dye is obtained from the sap of the root.

It bears the alternate common names California fremontia and flannel flower . * The bark can be made into cordage then used in making nets etc. Wood - fine-grained, hard to soft, heavy.

* The leaves and seedpods are cathartic, diuretic and vermifuge. The seeds have been soaked in water until they are mucilaginous and then swallowed as a treatment for sore throats.