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* Milk thistle has also been known to be used as food. Make tea by pouring boiling water over 2 teaspoons of ground seed. * Traditional milk thistle extract is made from the seeds, which contain approximately 4–6% silymarin.

* Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and western Asia.

* Covered in beautiful white flowers! * The Forking Larkspur ( Consolida regalis syn. * The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 centimetres (20 in), so the plant can survive long periods of drought.

In Peru, maca is prepared and consumed in various ways, although traditionally it always is cooked. After being dried they are cooked in water to make a sweet aromatic porridge that is called 'mazamorra' in S.

Arctium lappa is the main species used, though this species has similar properties. * The Lesser Burdock , Arctium minus , is a biennial thistle , also known as Burweed, Louse-bur, Common Burdock, and Button-bur.

* Astragalus sinicus is widely used on rice land as a winter crop. * This species is grown as a green manure crop in Japan and southern China. * The plant is used in the treatment of blennorrhoea and also as an unguent for burns.

* A dramatic plant with big dark green leaves, to 3', and tall flowering stalks in spring, with white or sometimes pink flowers; likes rich, moist soil; can be an attention-getting accent for the large border, a striking contrast to narrow-leaved plants...

* The thornapple is a bitter narcotic plant that relieves pain and encourages healing. There are also traces of scopolamine, a potent cholinergic-blocking hallucinogen,which has been used to calm schizoid patients.

It is common in Middle Eastern , European , and American cooking . It is also a good detoxifier, helping the body to get rid of toxins via the urine and therefore helping in the treatment of a wide range of diseases such as rheumatism.

Commonly inhabiting wooded areas and fences and often found growing with other species of Smilax. * The root can be eaten cooked. The plants tend to be evergreen in the more southern United States.

Actaea cimicifuga L. Ex Royle Stout perennial, 40-100(-200) cm high. It is used internally in the treatment of rheumatic complaints, coughs, colds, headaches, gum diseases and feverish infections such as measles.

It also contain the iridoid glycosides aucubin and catalpol. Lanceolata is used frequently in tisanes and other herbal remedies. The leaves contain mucilage, tannin and silic acid.

Actaea cimicifuga L. Ex Royle Stout perennial, 40-100(-200) cm high. It is used internally in the treatment of rheumatic complaints, coughs, colds, headaches, gum diseases and feverish infections such as measles.

The leaves are lobed and crenate , 30 cm long. * It is considered an aggressive invasive plant in natural areas (both woods and fields). Each has an elaiosome , which attracts ants to disperse the seeds ( myrmecochory ).

A homeopathic remedy is made from the flowering plant. It is water soluble. An infusion is said to strengthen the stomach, create an appetite, remove obstructions of the liver and treat jaundice.

In Peru, maca is prepared and consumed in various ways, although traditionally it always is cooked. After being dried they are cooked in water to make a sweet aromatic porridge that is called 'mazamorra' in S.

* Elecampane , also called Horse-heal ( Inula helenium ) or Marchalan (in Welsh ), is a perennial composite plant common in many parts of Great Britain , and ranges throughout central and Southern Europe , and in Asia as far eastwards as the Himalayas...

* A delicious tea is made by steeping the green or dried twigs inboiling water until they turn an amber or pink colour. * Ephedra nevadensis ( Nevada ephedra ) is a species of Ephedra native to dry areas of western North America.

* Dwarf Essex Rape is an excellent forage crop for livestock and wildlife. It has 18-20% crude protein, is quite heat, cold and drought tolerant, and fast growing. * The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.

Last updated: 09-Mar-2004 * The fruit and its capsule are antiasthmatic, antiseptic, antitussive and expectorant. The root is used as a purgative in the treatment of rabies and also has sedative properties.

* Use Ornamental: Showy, Ground cover Conspicuous Flowers: yes Attracts: Butterflies Larval Host: Pipevine swallowtail butterfly. The species is commonly known as Virginia snakeroot and is native to eastern North America, from Connecticut to southern...

It is perhaps best known for its use as a hair tonic whilst the root is also taken internally as a treatment for non-malignant swollen glands and especially for mastitis. * Does well along woods edges as a background plant in perennial gardens.

* A poultice of the pounded, dampened leaves has been applied to the feet to treat sweaty feet. * Purple or blue solitary flowers; native to northwest U.S. and Canada. * An excellent garden plant for areas east of the Cascades.

* Forsythia suspensa (pinyin : lianqiao ) is a flowering plant native to Asia. * Lian Qiao has been used in Chinese herbalism for over 4,000 years and is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

* The young leaves and flower buds can be eaten raw or cooked. It is native throughout the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe , northern Asia , and northern North America .

The leaves are heart shaped and the flowers are pale yellow and tubular in form. It should not be used by pregnant women. * The plant should not be used internally without experienced supervision, externally it is used in the treatment of slow-healing...

The height of this tree is 20–35 m. This pine has become a popular ornamental and has several cultivars, but in the winter it becomes yellowish. * The Japanese Red Pine ( Pinus densiflora ) has a home range that includes Japan , Korea , northeastern...