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Medicinal Uses
Plants for which the given use is particularly prominent are listed in bold
Abortifacient — mugwort
Abrasions — witch hazel, yarrow
Acne — jewelweed, yarrow
Anorexia — yarrow
Analgesic — cannabis, mullein, yarrow
Anesthetic — yarrow
Antibiotic — oak
Antiemetic — bramble, cannabis
Antiseptic — oak
Antispasmodic — mullein
Antiviral — oak
Appetite stimulant — bloodroot, cannabis, mugwort
Arthritis — rose
Asthma — bloodroot, mullein, witch hazel
Astringent — bramble, oak, rose, witch hazel
Athlete's foot — jewelweed
Back pain — bramble
Bile flow — mayapple
Bladder — dandelion
Bleeding — witch hazel, yarrow
Bleeding gums — witch hazel
Blisters — rose
Blood circulation — rose
Blood sugar — mugwort
Bloodbuilder — yarrow
Boils — bramble, mayapple, rose, yarrow
Broken capillaries — witch hazel
Bronchitis — bloodroot, mugwort, mullein
Bruises — jewelweed, mullein, witch hazel, yarrow
Burns — jewelweed, witch hazel, yarrow
Cancer — bloodroot, cannabis, mayapple, oak
Canker sores — bramble, oak
Catarrh — mullein, witch hazel
Cavities — yarrow
Chemotherapy side effects — cannabis
Chest colds — mullein
Chest congestion — mullein
Childbirth — bramble, cannabis, jewelweed
Cholera — witch hazel
Colds — mugwort, mullein, rose, witch hazel, yarrow
Colic — mugwort
Colitis — witch hazel
Constipation — dandelion, mayapple
Coughs — mullein, rose, witch hazel, yarrow
Cramps — mullein
Croup — bloodroot
Cuts — jewelweed, mullein, rose, witch hazel, yarrow
Cysts — witch hazel
Deafness — mayapple
Death, induce — mayapple
Demulcent — cannabis, mullein
Diaper rash — witch hazel
Digestion — bramble, dandelion, mayapple
Digestive system — mullein
Diaphoretic — mugwort, rose, yarrow
Diarrhea — bramble, mullein, oak, witch hazel
Diuretic — bloodroot, bramble, dandelion, mugwort, mullein
Dysentery — bloodroot, bramble, cannabis, oak, rose, witch hazel
Ear aches — mullein, rose
Ear infections — mullein
Ears — mayapple, mullein
Eczema — bloodroot, jewelweed, rose, witch hazel, yarrow
Emetic — bloodroot, mayapple
Emmenagogue — bloodroot, cannabis, mugwort
Epilepsy — mugwort
Expectorant — bloodroot, mullein, yarrow
Eye inflammation — witch hazel
Fever — bloodroot, cannabis, mayapple, mugwort, mullein, rose, witch hazel, yarrow
Fever sores — rose
Fungal infection — bloodroot
Fungicide — jewelweed
Gallbladder — dandelion
Gingivitis — bloodroot
Glaucoma — cannabis
Gonorrhea — bramble
Headaches — cannabis, rose
Heart — rose
Heartburn — rose
Hepatic — dandelion, mayapple, mullein
Hemorrhoids — bramble, mullein, oak, rose, witch hazel
Hemostatic — witch hazel, yarrow
Hysteria — mugwort
Indigestion — bloodroot, mugwort, yarrow
Induce sweating — mugwort, rose, yarrow
Induce urination — mugwort
Induce vomiting — bloodroot, mayapple
Infection — rose, yarrow
Inflammation — mullein, oak, rose, witch hazel
Inflamed colon — witch hazel
Inflamed mucous membranes — mullein, witch hazel
Insect bites/stings — jewelweed, witch hazel
Intestines — mayapple, rose, yarrow
Intestines, lower — rose
Internal bleeding — witch hazel, yarrow
Itching — rose, witch hazel
Jaundice — cannabis
Kidney — dandelion, mugwort
Kidney infections — mullein
Laryngitis — bloodroot
Laxative — dandelion, mayapple
Leprosy — cannabis
Leukorrhea — rose
Liver — dandelion, mayapple, mullein
Lung ailments — bloodroot, mullein
Malaria — cannabis
Mastitis — rose
Measles — jewelweed
Menstruation — bramble, mugwort, witch hazel, yarrow
Menstruation, irregular — rose
Menstrual cramps — bramble, mugwort
Migraine headaches — cannabis, mullein
Miscarriage, induce — mugwort
Mouth sores — rose
Mouthwash — rose, yarrow
Muscle aches — rose, witch hazel
Muscle relaxant — cannabis
Nausea — cannabis, rose
Nerve tonic — mugwort
Nervous disorders — cannabis
Nervous indigestion — mullein
Nettles sting — jewelweed
Nose polyps — bloodroot
Nosebleeds — yarrow
Pain relief — cannabis, mullein, yarrow
Plaque — bloodroot
Poison ivy — jewelweed, oak, witch hazel, yarrow
Prevent colds — yarrow
Prevent infection — witch hazel
Prolapsed organs — witch hazel
Purgative — bloodroot
Rashes — mullein
Rheumatism — bloodroot, mayapple, rose
Ringworm — bloodroot, jewelweed
Sciatica — mugwort
Scrofula — bloodroot
Scurvy — rose
Sedative — bloodroot, cannabis, mullein, rose
Skin — jewelweed, oak, witch hazel, yarrow
Snakebites — mayapple, yarrow
Sore eyes — rose
Sore throats — bloodroot, mullein, rose, witch hazel
Sores — bramble, jewelweed, mayapple, oak, rose
Spider bites — yarrow
Sprains — jewelweed
Stomach — bramble, mugwort, rose, yarrow
Stomach cramps — dandelion
Stomach pain — bramble, rose
Sunburn — mullein
Swelling — witch hazel
Syphilis — mayapple, rose
Tartar — bramble
Tonic — dandelion
Toothache — yarrow
Tuberculosis — rose
Tumors — bloodroot, cannabis, mullein, witch hazel
Tumors, skin — bloodroot
Ulcers — bloodroot, bramble, mayapple, mullein
Uterus — bramble, mugwort, witch hazel
Vaginal irritation — witch hazel
Varicose veins — witch hazel
Vomiting — bramble, cannabis
Vomiting, induce — bloodroot, mayapple
Warts — bloodroot, jewelweed, mayapple
Weight loss, induce — dandelion
Worms — cannabis, mayapple
Withdrawal from alcohol and drugs — cannabis
Whooping cough — cannabis
Wounds — rose, witch hazel, yarrow
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