{"id":516158,"date":"2010-04-05T03:27:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-05T07:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1752027331714385066.post-1357454600905270399"},"modified":"2010-04-05T13:10:53","modified_gmt":"2010-04-05T17:10:53","slug":"18-medicinals-in-na","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/516158","title":{"rendered":"18 Medicinals in NA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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This is a good check list of presently known medicinal plants now available in <\/span>North America<\/span><\/st1:place>. The pictures are great and I will post both separately and in text.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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I grew up been curious about the benefits of local plants in mid western <\/span>Ontario<\/span><\/st1:place><\/st1:state>.<\/span>  <\/span>In the end I located and identified every plant of interest known in the general region inside a one mile radius of my home.<\/span>  <\/span>I was not quite so lucky with game and birds.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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So this is a reminder that in the known ranges of these plants, specimens are everywhere, likely thanks to the distribution powers of birds.<\/span>  <\/span>The trick is to actually ferret them out.<\/span>  <\/span>Every square yard is a likely micro biome.<\/span>  <\/span>A simple six inch depression in the ground can completely alter plant behavior.<\/span>  <\/span>My best example of that was to find a couple of yards of depressed ground in a sunlight meadow in which the wild strawberries avoided frost damage.<\/span>  <\/span>Instead of round berries tip burned by frost, we found long perfect berries with maximum sweetness. Greenhouse grown wild strawberries is strongly indicated for the gourmand trade.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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The pictures are excellent and many you should recognize.<\/span>  <\/span>Otherwise it is time to get out in the woods and identify this stuff.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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18 of Nature\u2019s Most Powerful Medicinal Plants<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/h2>\n
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(Part of an Exclusive WebEcoist Series on<\/span> <\/span><\/span>Amazing Trees, Plants, Forests and Flowers<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/a><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n
From marijuana to catnip, there are hundreds of remarkably common herbs, flowers, berries and plants that serve all kinds of important medicinal and health purposes that might surprise you: anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, insect repellent, antiseptic, expectorant, antibacterial, detoxification, fever reduction, antihistamine and pain relief. Here are eighteen potent medical plants you\u2019re likely to find in the wild \u2013 or even someone\u2019s backyard \u2013 that can help with minor injuries, scrapes, bites and pains.*<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n
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Seriously. Though marijuana is still illegal in <\/span>the United States<\/st1:place><\/st1:country-region>, it is legal in 12 states for medicinal purposes, and if a case of poison ivy in the woods isn\u2019t a medicinal purpose, what is? Marijuana was *mostly* legal until <\/span>1970<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>when it became classified as a hard drug. No one thought of it as a dangerous or illicit drug until the 20th century; in fact, <\/span>hemp<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>was George Washington\u2019s primary crop and Thomas Jefferson\u2019s secondary crop. The Declaration of Independence<\/st1:place><\/st1:city> is written on it; the Gutenberg Bible was printed on hemp, too. There\u2019s actually an environmental dimension to legalizing marijuana \u2013 hemp is a remarkable and renewable plant, offering all kinds of foodstuff and product uses that surpass cotton and plastic. But <\/span>health benefits<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>are well documented, from depression and anxiety relief to reduced blood pressure, pain alleviation and glaucoma treatment. It is not addictive, does not kill brain cells and is not a \u201cgateway\u201d drug \u2013 in fact, when pot is more available, studies show that the use of hard drugs like heroin and cocaine actually decreases. The bottom line for hikers: when your leg is broken from a misjudged boulder hopping attempt (pain) and a bear has eaten your friend (depression) and you\u2019re lost because you forgot the compass (dumbass), consult the cannabis.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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If you grew up in the Pacific Northwest<\/st1:place> you likely know what ferns are good for: treating stinging nettles. One of the world\u2019s oldest plants, there are many varieties of ferns, but if you\u2019re lucky enough to spy the soft, delicate lady fern, grab some and roll it up between your palms into a rough mash. The juices released will quickly ease stinging nettle burns and can also ease minor cuts, stings and burns (fresh salt water also works in a pinch for bee stings). Bracken fern are similar to lady fern and will work, as well. The rougher, glossier, stiff sword fern and deer fern won\u2019t be as effective, though. (Learn about <\/span>types of ferns<\/span><\/b><\/a>.) Lady ferns actually grow all over North America<\/st1:place> but are common in areas with high rainfall.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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The brilliant blooms of the <\/span>poppy<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>make this opioid plant an iconic one. The plant is an effective nervine (anxiety reliever) and is safe for use on agitated children. Can be made into a a tea for quick relief of nervousness and tension. A stronger decoction will offer pain relief. (A decoction is made by \u201cstewing\u201d all safe plant parts, including stems and roots if possible, in water for several hours and, ideally, soaking overnight.)<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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The <\/span>blood flower<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>(also Mexican butterfly weed) is a type of tropical milkweed with toxic milky sap that is emetic (it makes you hurl). It\u2019s also historically favored as a heart stimulant and worm expellent. Pretty useful for a number of potential hiking disasters, if you think about it. (Of course, if you\u2019d quit eating those <\/span>poisonous berries<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>you probably wouldn\u2019t need to worry about finding a natural expectorant.)<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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If you\u2019ve decided to backpack through Europe instead of the mountains of Mexico<\/st1:country-region><\/st1:place> (but why?), you\u2019ll want to know about a few helpful medicinal plants. <\/span>Tansy<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>is an old-world aster and remedy, used for flavoring beer and stews as well as repelling insects. Rubbing the leaves on the skin provides an effective bug repellent, but tansy can also be used to treat worms. It is said to be poisonous when extracted, but a few leaves are not harmful if ingested.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Who doesn\u2019t want to be minty fresh? Most of the various types of \u201cmint\u201d ormentha<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>\u2013 spearmint, Korean mint, applemint, regular old mint \u2013 offer reported health benefits and medicinal properties. (Avoid pennyroyal, as it\u2019s poisonous.) Mint is famous for soothing headaches, fighting nausea, calming the stomach and reducing nervousness and fatigue. Korean mint, also called Indian mint and hyssop, is a fairly effective antiviral, making it useful for fighting colds and the flu. Whatever continent you\u2019re on, some type of mint is usually to be found. Eat whole, garnish food or make tea to get the all purpose health benefits.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Alfalfa<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>is fodder for livestock for a reason: it\u2019s incredibly rich in minerals and health-promoting nutrients and compounds. With roots that grow 20 to 30 feet deep, alfalfa is considered the \u201cfather of all plants\u201d. (It also contains a high amount of protein for a green.) Alfalfa originally grew in the Mediterranean and Middle East but has now spread to most of Europe<\/st1:place> and the Americans. It can treat morning sickness, nausea, kidney stones, kidney pain and urinary discomfort. It is a powerful diuretic and has a bit of stimulant power, helping to energize after a bout with illness. It\u2019s a liver and bowel cleanser and long-term can help reduce cholesterol. You can purchase seeds and sprouts, but it\u2019s fine to eat the leaves straight from the earth.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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The cannabis of the cat kingdom. Famous for making cats deliriously crazy, <\/span>catnip<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>has health properties that are great for humans, too. Catnip can relieve cold symptoms (helpful if you\u2019re on a camping trip and don\u2019t have access to Nyquil). It\u2019s useful in breaking a fever as it promotes sweating. Catnip also helps stop excessive bleeding and <\/span>swelling<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>when applied rather than ingested. This mint plant (yep, another one) is also reportedly helpful in treating gas, stomach aches, and migraines. Catnip can stimulate uterine <\/span>contractions<\/span><\/b><\/a>, so it should not be consumed by pregnant women. It grows in the Northern Hemisphere.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Sage<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>is an incredibly useful herb, widely considered to be perhaps the most valuable herb. It is anti-flammatory, anti-oxidant, and antifungal. In fact, according to the noted resource <\/span>World\u2019s Healthiest Foods<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, \u201cIts reputation as a panacea is even represented in its scientific name, <\/span>Salvia officinalis<\/em>, derived from the Latin word, <\/span>salvere<\/em>, which means \u2018to be saved\u2019.\u201d It was used as a preservative for meat before the advent of refrigeration (eminently useful: you never know when you\u2019ll be forced to hunt in the wild). Sage aids digestion, relieves cramps, reduces diarrhea, dries up phlegm, fights colds, reduces inflammation and swelling, acts as a salve for cuts and burns, and kills bacteria. Sage apparently even bringscolor<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>back to gray hair. A definite concern when lost in the woods.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Did you know <\/span>blackberries<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>have useful healing properties? Of course they\u2019re loaded in antioxidants and vitamins, but the leaves and roots have value, too. Native Americans have long used the stems and leaves for healing, while enjoying the young shoots peeled as a vegetable of sorts and the berries, either raw or in jams. The leaves and root can be used as an effective treatment against dysentery and diarrhea as well as serving usefulness as an anti-inflammatory and astringent. Ideal for treating cuts and inflammation in the mouth.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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According to <\/span>Alternative Nature Online<\/span><\/b><\/a>, wild quinine is a potent herb that \u201cis used as an antiperiodic, emmenagogue, kidney, lithontripic, poultice. It has traditionally been used in alternative medicine to treat debility, fatigue, respiratory infection, gastrointestinal infection, and venereal disease.\u201d Whatever the ailment, quinine is famously helpful in treating it. Only the root and flowers are edible; avoid the plant.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Also called <\/span>greenthread<\/span><\/b><\/a>, Plains Tea or Coyote Plant, this plant has been used for centuries by Native Americans to quickly relieve that most brutal and irritating of infections: the UTI (urinary tract infection). Best when made into a tea or decoction.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Native to Europe, Northern Africa and Western Asia<\/st1:place>, <\/span>red clover<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>is now ubiquitous worldwide. The plant\u2019s reddish pink blossoms can be used for coughs and colds, but they are an excellent detoxifier and blood cleanser as well.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Marjoram and <\/span>oregano<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>are often used interchangeably, but the aromatic sweet marjoram is slightly different. The Greeks called it the \u201cJoy of the Mountain\u201d and it was revered throughout the Mediterranean<\/st1:place> for its fragrance, flavor and medicinal value. The famous French herbs de provence<\/st1:state><\/st1:place> and Middle Eastern za\u2019atar both use sweet marjoram. <\/span>Marjoram<\/span><\/b><\/a>has many uses (it\u2019s a famous digestive aid) but it is effective as an antifungal, antibacterial and disinfectant treatment in a pinch.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Burdock<\/span><\/b><\/a>, or cocklebur, is a prickly, thistle-like plant that grows commonly in many parts of the world. It can get fairly big and its leaves resemble the elephant ear plant. Though the burs often get caught in pets\u2019 and livestock\u2019s fur, don\u2019t think of it only as an annoying plant. It is a highly effective treatment against poison ivy and poison oak (claims that it cures cancer are slightly *less* substantiated).<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Feverfew<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>is a plant that has well-known and documented health properties and medicinal benefits. This anti-inflammatory can treat rheumatism, arthritis and, most famously, migraine headaches and tension headaches. It\u2019s also good for alleviating tension and general anxiety (it is a natural serotonin inhibitor). It also helps to reduce swelling and bruising. Though feverfew is most effective when taken daily, it can be a helpful pain reliever when no Advil is on hand.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Native to Europe and Asia<\/st1:place>, <\/span>sweet violet<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>is cultivated around the world and is a pleasant, delicate purple color. When brewed into a syrup the plant is effective as a treatment for colds, flu and coughs or sore throat. However, when made as a tea, it is wonderfully effective for relieving headaches and muscle and body pain.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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Winter savory<\/span><\/b><\/a> <\/span>is your savior against insect bites and stings. One of the most effective natural plant treatments for bug bites is originally from Europe and the Mediterranean<\/st1:place> but often shows up elsewhere thanks to global trade. In addition to being an antiseptic, it is delicious \u2013 used for flavoring meats and stews \u2013 and all parts are edible.<\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n
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This is a good check list of presently known medicinal plants now available in North America. The pictures are great and I will post both separately and in text.   I grew up been curious about the benefits of local plants in mid western Ontario.  In the end I located and identified every plant of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-516158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516158","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=516158"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516158\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=516158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=516158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=516158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}