Poisonous Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Des Moines

* 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.

The other herbs included in the formula are Arctium lappa, Ulmus rubra and Rumex acetosella. * The plant is part of a North American formula called essiac which is a popular treatment for cancer.

* In their great first voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus and his expedition were introduced to a plant whose smoke was called tobacco by the natives of Hispaniola. It is found only in cultivation, where it is the most commonly grown of all...

Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous. * Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape.

Its main use in present day herbalism is for relieving the pain and inflammation of pleurisy. * Orange flowers in late summer; grows well in dry soil; native to eastern U.S. * Pleurisy root is a bitter, nutty-flavoured tonic herb that increases perspiration,...

* It is a medium-sized deciduous tree growing to 20-47 m tall. * A species of buckeye native to the Ohio Valley and Appalachian Mountains of the Eastern United States. * It has greenish yellow flowers in May and the dark green leaves turn yellow to pumpkin-orange...

* The fruit can be made into jams and preserves.

* The bark is smooth and light grey, often becoming somewhat rougher with light tan fissures as the tree ages. * In flower from Jul to August, and the seeds ripen from Sep to November.

* The name "naked lady" comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long after the leaves have died back. * The species is commonly cultivated in temperate areas. * The poisonous alkaloid 'colchicine' is extracted from this plant and used...

In clinical trials about 67% of patients with mild to moderate depression improved when taking this plant. * St. John's wort has a long history of herbal use. Perforatum is sometimes called Common St John's wort to differentiate it.

* The narrow evergreen leaves, pale on the underside, have a tendency to form groups of threes, standing upright when newly put forth, but bent downward with the weight of age. Prefers almost full sun.

The leaves are used to impart a green colouring to oils and fats. They are often used to make a sparkling wine. * A shrub with very strongly scented yellow-white flowers in 4-8" flat-topped clusters in June, followed by 1/4" shiny black fruits; dark green...

* The leaves are cardiac, stimulant and tonic. * An easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil, especially if it is rich in organic matter. * Yellowish flowers marked with rusty red, particularly on the inside; in spikes; biennial or short-lived...

The plants grow 40 to 70 centimetres (16 to 28 in) tall with spindle-shaped taproots that are often branched. In Germany over 200 pharmaceutical preparations are made from Echinacea.

* Clump-forming tree or shrub, stems extremely prickly, lacy white flower panicles; leaves to 2-6' (that's feet, not inches)!! * The leaves usually have a number of slender prickles, they must be gathered before the prickles harden and are then chopped...

* The bark is smooth and light grey, often becoming somewhat rougher with light tan fissures as the tree ages. * In flower from Jul to August, and the seeds ripen from Sep to November.

* An herbaceous perennial, erect; with 3/4"white or pinkish fragrant flowers in terminal clusters and in the leaf axils; blooms throughout summer; spreads by creeping rhizomes; roots used as a soap substitute; grows on roadsides; native to Europe, but...

1:30, 1972, Conventry, Wild Flow. Fl.Per: May-June. Actaea cimicifuga L. * Foetid bugbane is an anti-infective herb that lowers fevers and reduces pain. In Bhutan and Tibet, the tetraploid cytotype seems to r eplace the diploid one as described here.

It is obtained by macerating the seed in hot water. A mucilage from the seed coats is used as a fabric stiffener. * Ribwort plantain is a safe and effective treatment for bleeding, it quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the repair of damaged tissue.

* Substances extracted from theseeds are used to inhibit the growth of malignant tumours. * This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Though often known by the common name of king sago palm , or just sago palm , it...

* Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. * A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea...

Ohio buckeye AEGL Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48 (N), CAN (N) Federal T/E Status National Wetland Indicator FACU, FAC+ Morphology/Physiology Active Growth Period Spring and Summer After Harvest Regrowth Rate Bloat None...

* A sprawling plant unless staked, perhaps best for romping through a semi-wild border; small blue flowers in considerable numbers in midsummer; full sun or part shade, persistent once established; native to China.

* This is the main botanical ingredient in Absinthe, an alcoholic spirit that has a long and interesting history. It is valued especially for its tonic effect on the liver, gallbladder and digestive system, and for its vermicidal activity.

* Raspberry fruit may protect the liver. * The plant from which cultivated red raspberries were derived. * A herb tea is made from the dried leaves. * A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit.

* Mostly identical to the species, which see, but with white flowers.

Extracts of the plant show antitumour activity. The fruit is antibacterial, antiseptic, antitumour, cardiotonic, diuretic and tonic. * Ligustrum lucidum ( Glossy Privet , Chinese Privet or Broad-leaf Privet ) is a species of privet native to the southern...