Medicinal Plant Seeds For Sale In St Paul

* Platycladus is a distinct genus of evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family Cupressaceae , containing only one species, Platycladus orientalis , also known as Chinese Arborvitae or Biota .

* A small tree but often a shrub of a few spreading stems. * The fruit is also used as a hop substitute when making beer and it is added to yeast to make it rise more quickly when making bread.

* A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of chills and fevers. * Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon. * A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach aches.

* The barkcontains aesculin, this has anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and analgesic actions. The bark also contains fraxetin.This has an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system, is a stronger and safer anodyne than aspirin and has some antibacterial...

It is used to make oil presses, spokes, tool handles etc. * Wood - hard, durable, very strong. In forests or among bushes on mountain slope, ravines by streams and woodland slopes at elevations of 800 - 1400 metres.

* Aristolochia manshuriensis Komarov, Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Guan mu tong Hocquartia manshuriensis (Komarov) Nakai; Isotrema manshuriense (Komarov) H.

* Taxus chinensis is a species of yew. (Taxus celebica), a large, ornamental evergreen shrub or tree of the yew family (Taxaceae), widespread in China at elevations up to 900 meters (3,000 feet).

* The fruit is delicious when eaten out of hand, the fruit is also used in pies, preserves etc. * A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit. * A herb tea is made from the dried leaves.

* It can become 40 metres (130 ft) tall. Evelyniana grows in Vietnam at elevations above 500 metres (1,600 ft). * Timber is insect resistant and is useful for construction and household furniture making.

* Artemisia vulgaris ( mugwort or common wormwood ) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have common names that include the word mugwort. * The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.

An essential oil from the leaves is used as a flavouring. The North American populations may, however, be naturalised from early human introduction. * Tarragon or dragon's-wort ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae related...

* Can be used as a ground cover plant in a sunny position. * Mountain cornflower is seldom used in modern herbalism, though it does still have a reputation in parts of Europe as a wash for tired eyes.

Douglasii or C. The species is rarely cultivated but has ornamental leaves, flowers, and foliage. The common name "Blueberry haw" refers to the appearance of the fruit, which are almost blue, and not to their taste.

It should not be used by pregnant women. * Birthwort has a very long history of medicinal use, though it has been little researched scientifically and is little used by present-day herbalists.

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .

* Echinocystis is a monotypic genus in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. Lobata, commonly called wild cucumber, prickly cucumber, or balsam apple. * Echinocystis lobata is an annual vine that produces stems that can be as long as 8 m (26 ft) and which...

* It can tolerate atmospheric pollution. * The jelly is of a warm rosy color with a delicate flavor sometimes described as feral . * Because it tolerates a wide variety of sites, this species can be used to stabilize banks, for shelterbelts, and to give...

* The hardy plant can grow to a height of 60 cm.Comfrey has been used in folk medicine as a poultice for treating burns and wounds. * A perennial herb with 8" leaves covered with prickly hairs; flowers to 1/2", yellowish white, pink, or purplish, in summer,...

* Golden Larch is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in Chinese herbology. * Golden larch is a very attractive ornamental tree for parks and large gardens. * This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Fresh flower buds can be prepared by mixing with vinegar and ginger. * Dried flower buds and petals of Magnolia biondii are considered food in some parts of China. Pharmacologically, five lignans including pinoresinol dimethyl ether, magnolin, epi-magnolin...

* Lian Qiao has been used in Chinese herbalism for over 4,000 years and is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. A bitter tasting pungent herb with an antiseptic effect, it is chiefly used to treat boils, carbuncles, mumps and infected neck...

Douglasii or C. The species is rarely cultivated but has ornamental leaves, flowers, and foliage. The common name "Blueberry haw" refers to the appearance of the fruit, which are almost blue, and not to their taste.

* The leaves are very rich in vitamins and minerals, especially iron and the vitamins A and C. * 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...

* The stems of most members of this genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other complaints of the respiratory system. * A delicious tea is made by steeping the green or dried twigs inboiling water until...

The plant is anodyne and carminative. Bilateral sham-operated mice acted as controls. * Our previous study demonstrated that 60 % ethanol crude extract of Sambucus williamsii HANCE (SWH) improved bone mass, bone strength and bone micro-structure in both...

Commonly inhabiting wooded areas and fences and often found growing with other species of Smilax. * The root can be eaten cooked. It is also common across much of Mexico. A vigorous plant, it can be grown through trees or shrubs or over tree stumps.

It has a profound tonic effect upon a diseased heart, enabling the heart to beat more slowly, powerfully and regularly without requiring more oxygen. * The much-loved foxglove of cottage gardens; flowers usually purple, but may be white, pink, or some...