Trumpet Creeper, Campsis radicans
Tall grass prairie
Best in summer and fall
Root is diaphoretic(Used to produce perspiration) and vulenary.
The flowers and the whole plant are blood tonic, and depurative diuretic.
Tannin (Found in plants) induces body to produce blood
C76H52O46
Red Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis
Deciduous Forest
-Root boiled with Cichorium intybus liquid was used to treat fever sores
The mashed roots, stems, leaves, blossoms were mashed into liquid and used to treat cramps
-Added as Catalyst to other medicines to add strength
Infusion of roots treats Typhoid.
Plant Organ
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Properties
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How its used
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Roots |
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, and Stomachic
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A tea made from roots has been used in the treatment of epilepsy, syphilis, typhoid, stomach aches, cramps, and worms.
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Leaves |
Analgesic and Febrifuge
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A tea made from leaves is used for treatment of croup, nosebleeds, colds, fevers, and headaches
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C22H27NO2 Lobeline
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