Genus name-Equisetum hyemale
Habitat-found in both eastern deciduous forest and tall grass prairie
Active chemical ingredients-caffeic acid
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeic_acid
Uses- used to stop bleeding of wounds and promote healing
Preparation-decoction made from boiling plants root
Sources
http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/equisetum-hyemale.html
http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/include/searchherb.php?herbsearch=Equisetum+hyemale&x=0&y=0
Common name- Milkweed
Genus name- Asclepias spp.
Habitat- grows on upland fields,prairies, pastures,glades,and woods
Active chemical ingredients-Linoleic acid
http://www.chemtube3d.com/ClaydenLinoleic.html
Uses- when tea is used as a wash it helps heal wounds such as a knife cut because it is a shallow wound and would need to be cleaned to avoid infection
Preparation-use tea as a wash
Sources
http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/asclepias-syriaca.html
http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/common-milkweed
Common name-Common Chickweed
Genus name- Stellaria Media
Habitat- grows rapidly throughout most of the U.S. in shaded areas with precipitation
Active chemical ingredients-Apigenin
http://www.bioquicknews.com/node/1203
Uses- relieves constipation and when applied externally, it soothes itchy skin, used to promote tissue repair
Preparation-tea from root relieves constipation, wound immersed in warm infusion to help repair tissue
Sources
http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/stellaria-media.html
http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/include/searchherb.php?herbsearch=Stellaria+Media&x=0&y=0
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