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Eastern Deciduous Forest 

Common Name:Witch-Hazel

Genus and Species Name: Hamamelis virginiana

 

Habitat: Forests containing rocky areas including stream beds and along slopes

Seasons: Limbs are available year round. 

Medicinal uses: The limbs contain tannin (anti- inflammatory and anti-bacterial) and quercitin (anti-inflammatory)

Preparation: Clip off limbs and cover them in a pot with water. Bring the water to a boil. Then, cover and simmer (low boil) for 8 hours. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Finally, strain the limbs from the water and apply the tea to the affected area.

Active Chemical Ingredient: tannin

Chemical Formula:  C76H52O46

Chemical Structure: 

2nd Active Chemical Ingredient: quercetin

2nd Chemical Formula: C15H10O7

2nd Chemical Structure:

Resources:

15 Wonderful Uses for Witch Hazel. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.wisebread.com/15-wonderful-uses-for-witch-hazel
Hamamelis virginiana - Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/hamamelis-virginiana.html
Ozark Witch-Hazel. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/ozark-witch-hazel
(n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin
Error 500. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-294-quercetin.aspx?activeingredientid=294&activeingredientname=quercetin
Quercetin. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/quercetin#section=2D-Structure
Error 500. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-227-witch hazel.aspx?activeingredientid=227&activeingredientname=witch hazel
How To Make Witch Hazel Astringent • New Life On A Homestead. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://newlifeonahomestead.com/how-to-make-witch-hazel-astringent/

To treat inflammation use: 

Tall Grass Prairie

Common Name: Goldenrod

Genus and Species Name: Solidago gigantea

Habitat: Prairies, openings in woods with sun, and meadows

Seasons: Flowers bloom June-December.

Medicinal uses: Dried goldenrod flowers are used to reduce inflammation since they contain Leiocarposides.

Preparation:  Steep 1-2 tsp. of the dried goldenrod flowers in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Then, drink the tea to reduce inflammation. 

Active Chemical Ingredient: Leiocarposide

Chemical Formula: C27H34O16

Chemical Structure:

Resources:

(n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/goldenrods
Solidago gigantea - Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/solidago-gigantea.html
Solidago drummondii - Plant Finder. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=y410
Foster, S., & Duke, J. (n.d.). Peterson field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America (Third ed.).
Goldenrod. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Goldenrod--Encyclopedia-of-Alternative-Medicine
Leiocarposide. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Leiocarposide
Goldenrod. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Goldenrod--Encyclopedia-of-Alternative-Medicine
Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) | Plant Profiler. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/solidago-virgaurea.html

To treat infection use:

Tall Grass Prairie

Common Name: Wild onion

Genus and Species Name: Allium stellatum 

Habitat: Meadows, swamps, fields, and openings of dry upland forests

Seasons: Early spring- fall (perennial)

Medicinal uses: The leaves contain quercetin which is anti-bacterial 

Preparation:  Crush the leaves into a poultice and apply directly to wounds to prevent infection.

Active Chemical Ingredient: quercetin

Chemical Formula: C15H10O7

Chemical Structure:

Resources:
The onion plant kills E. coli bacteria. (2013, October 9). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.naturalhealth365.com/food_news/onion_bacteria.html
Allium cepa - Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/allium-cepa.html

Quercetin. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/quercetin#section=2D-Structure

Wild Onion (Wild Pink Onion). (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/wild-onion-wild-pink-onion

Nyerges, C. (n.d.). Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants (p. 188,189).