| Medicinal Plant Gallery |
Purple Trillium Trillium erectum
(pictured left)
Despite it's beautiful appearance, this
woodland grown plant has is alternatively
named Stinking Benjamin. Quite so, because
it has an unpleasant smell used to attract
carrion flies, which pollinate the flower. Native
Americans used the root to aid in child birth,
and to treat problems during menopause.
(pictured left)
Despite it's beautiful appearance, this
woodland grown plant has is alternatively
named Stinking Benjamin. Quite so, because
it has an unpleasant smell used to attract
carrion flies, which pollinate the flower. Native
Americans used the root to aid in child birth,
and to treat problems during menopause.
Spotted Touch-me-not Impatiens capensis
(pictured left)
The name touch me not comes from the ripe
fruits, which explode when touched. The
young shoots can be used as potherbs, and
the juice relieves symptoms of poison ivy.
The leaves have been scientifically proven to
have antihistamine and anti-inflammatory
properties.
(pictured left)
The name touch me not comes from the ripe
fruits, which explode when touched. The
young shoots can be used as potherbs, and
the juice relieves symptoms of poison ivy.
The leaves have been scientifically proven to
have antihistamine and anti-inflammatory
properties.
Virginia Bluebells Mertensia virginica
(pictured left)
This plant grows in the Northeast part
of North America usually in wet woods
and flood plains. Virginia Bluebells
tend to grow in mass clumps, forming
great beds that look spectacular when
in bloom.
(pictured left)
This plant grows in the Northeast part
of North America usually in wet woods
and flood plains. Virginia Bluebells
tend to grow in mass clumps, forming
great beds that look spectacular when
in bloom.
Skunk Cabbage Symplocarpus
foetidus
Skunk Cabbage has a strongly
fetid sap, particularly when the
plant is bruised, which attracts
flies to pollinate the flowers. The
leaves can grow as tall as 2 feet
and as wide as 1 foot. The root was
often used by American Indians to
treat whooping cough, tooth aches,
to reduce swelling. Eating the
leaves is very dangerous and will
cause burning and inflammation.
foetidus
Skunk Cabbage has a strongly
fetid sap, particularly when the
plant is bruised, which attracts
flies to pollinate the flowers. The
leaves can grow as tall as 2 feet
and as wide as 1 foot. The root was
often used by American Indians to
treat whooping cough, tooth aches,
to reduce swelling. Eating the
leaves is very dangerous and will
cause burning and inflammation.
Western Peppergrass
Lepidium montanum
There are several species of
peppergrass in North
America, many considered to
be weeds. Some varieties of
peppergrass are edible, the
leaves being added to salads
or used as a pot herb, and the
seeds sprinkled on soups,
salads, and meats.
Lepidium montanum
There are several species of
peppergrass in North
America, many considered to
be weeds. Some varieties of
peppergrass are edible, the
leaves being added to salads
or used as a pot herb, and the
seeds sprinkled on soups,
salads, and meats.
Shinleaf Pyrola elliptica
Pyrola species contain a natural drug that
is very similar to aspirin. It's unusual
name comes from a traditional practise
of using the leaves as a plaster, known as
shin plaster, on bruises and wounds.
American Indians used the plants as a
tea to treat epilepsy in babies, and a leaf
tea to treat sore throats
Pyrola species contain a natural drug that
is very similar to aspirin. It's unusual
name comes from a traditional practise
of using the leaves as a plaster, known as
shin plaster, on bruises and wounds.
American Indians used the plants as a
tea to treat epilepsy in babies, and a leaf
tea to treat sore throats
Dessert Trumpet Eriogonum
inflatum
This peculiar plant belongs to the
buckwheat family and grows
mostly in the dessert lands of the
Southwest United States. The
alternative common name of
Indianpipe weed comes form
American Indians having once
used the dried stems as smoking
pipes.
inflatum
This peculiar plant belongs to the
buckwheat family and grows
mostly in the dessert lands of the
Southwest United States. The
alternative common name of
Indianpipe weed comes form
American Indians having once
used the dried stems as smoking
pipes.
Spreading Dogbane
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Spreading Dogbane has a milky sap and is
very poisonous, particularly to animals.
Despite this, Native Americans used the root
to induce sweating and to treat headaches,
indigestion, liver disease, rheumatism, and
syphilis.
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Spreading Dogbane has a milky sap and is
very poisonous, particularly to animals.
Despite this, Native Americans used the root
to induce sweating and to treat headaches,
indigestion, liver disease, rheumatism, and
syphilis.
Beargrass Xerophyllum tenax
Beargrass has grass-like leaves,
which are long and narrow and
grow in a tightly packed, massive
clump. The alternative name
common name of Indian Basket
Grass comes from the American
Indians having traditionally used
the leaves to weave into baskets.
Beargrass has grass-like leaves,
which are long and narrow and
grow in a tightly packed, massive
clump. The alternative name
common name of Indian Basket
Grass comes from the American
Indians having traditionally used
the leaves to weave into baskets.
Wild Bergamont Monarda fistula
This attractive flower is found in
most of North America except
Florida and Maritime Provinces
The leaves were traditionally used
to treat colic and flatulence. The
essential oil has proved to have
anesthetic, anti-inflammatory,
worm-espelling, and antioxidant
properties.
This attractive flower is found in
most of North America except
Florida and Maritime Provinces
The leaves were traditionally used
to treat colic and flatulence. The
essential oil has proved to have
anesthetic, anti-inflammatory,
worm-espelling, and antioxidant
properties.
Bach Remedies
In the tradition of Bach Flower Therapy and other flower essences, the
healing is ignited by the subtle energy force of the medicinal plant. Once
absorbed into the blood stream, the remedy works on the mental and
emotional levels of the person that may cause physical and psychological
disease. Here are a few Bach Flowers and there theraputic uses.
In the tradition of Bach Flower Therapy and other flower essences, the
healing is ignited by the subtle energy force of the medicinal plant. Once
absorbed into the blood stream, the remedy works on the mental and
emotional levels of the person that may cause physical and psychological
disease. Here are a few Bach Flowers and there theraputic uses.
Larch: The Self Confidence Flower
From Self-Restriction to
Self-Unfolding
For those who do not consider
themselves to be as good or capable as
those around them, who expect
failure, who feel they will never be a
success, and so or make a strong
enough attempt to succeed
Edward Bach.
From Self-Restriction to
Self-Unfolding
For those who do not consider
themselves to be as good or capable as
those around them, who expect
failure, who feel they will never be a
success, and so or make a strong
enough attempt to succeed
Edward Bach.
Heather: The Identity Flower
From Needy Child to
Understanding Adult
Those who are always seeking
companionship of anyone who may
be available, as they find it
necessary to discuss their own
affairs with others, no matter
whom it may be. They are very if
they have to be alone for any length
of time.
Edward Bach
From Needy Child to
Understanding Adult
Those who are always seeking
companionship of anyone who may
be available, as they find it
necessary to discuss their own
affairs with others, no matter
whom it may be. They are very if
they have to be alone for any length
of time.
Edward Bach
Water Violet: The Communication
Flower
From Isolation to Togetherness
For those who in health or illness
like to be alone. Very quiet people,
who without noise, speak little, and
then gently. Very independent,
capable and self reliant. Almost free
of opinion of others. Often clever
and talented. Their peace and
calmness is a blessing to those
around them.
Edward Bach
Flower
From Isolation to Togetherness
For those who in health or illness
like to be alone. Very quiet people,
who without noise, speak little, and
then gently. Very independent,
capable and self reliant. Almost free
of opinion of others. Often clever
and talented. Their peace and
calmness is a blessing to those
around them.
Edward Bach
Beech: The Tolerance Flower
From Know-it-all to Better
Understanding
For those who need to see more good
and beauty in all that surrounds
them. And, although much appears
to be wrong, to have the ability to see
the good growing within. So as to be
able to be more tolerant, lenient and
understanding.....
Edward Bach
From Know-it-all to Better
Understanding
For those who need to see more good
and beauty in all that surrounds
them. And, although much appears
to be wrong, to have the ability to see
the good growing within. So as to be
able to be more tolerant, lenient and
understanding.....
Edward Bach
| Pictures courtesy of The Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapy, Mechthild Scheffer; The Encyclopedia of North American Wild Flowers, Joan Barker; Medicinal Plants of the World, Ben-Erik van Wyk and Michael Wink |
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