Plant Archives: Medicine

Subject: Devils Dung Scientific Name: Ferula Asafoetida

Asafoetida, or devils dung, is a digestive stimulant of great repute, long used to stimulate a retired digestive tract. Indeed its included in curry mixes for this reason. Its called devils dung because it smells really strongly....and I mean really strong!

Subject: Dill Scientific Name: Anethum Graveolens

Dill seed and leaves are used to improve digestion, and very specifically to rid a person of pesky gas. Traditionally, naturally gassy foods were cooked with dill to reduce this effect. If gas is a problem, this is an herb to investigate.

Subject: Dogbane Scientific Name: Apocynum Cannabis

The name dogbane tells you just about everything you need to know about this herbal medicine; BANE is never a good word. It was formerly used to induce vomiting and evacuation of the bowels........not an herbal medicine for home use!

Subject: Dogwood Scientific Name: Cornus Virginiana

Dogwood is a really interesting medicine. During the age of colonialism, it was right up there with quinine as a treatment for malaria and other infectious diseases, but, it has been completely forgotten. Somebody needs to dig in and figure out how we can use this herbal medicine in the modern age. Its prior reputation suggests it may contain a miracle drug.

Subject: Douglas Fir Scientific Name: Pseudotsuga Menziesii

This pine produces one of the most lovely teas in the world. Its stunningly delicious and packs a health building punch as well. It stimulates the body to eliminate toxins and, more! Find this tea!

Subject: Echinacea angustifolium as a Wound Healing Agent Scientific Name:

When you have a wound, or an insect bite, the immune system is responsible for healing the damaged tissue. Though not really known as a wound healer, Echinacea, immune system stimulant extraordinaire, is one of the best around. And, interestingly, this was its use by the Native Americans. With all the problems with wound healing today, people must know about Echinacea as a wound healing agent.

Subject: Echinacea angustifolium as an Adaptogen Scientific Name:

In my PhD, I studied the adaptogens, herbal medicines that made the body stronger and increased the intrinsic healing force of the body. One of the plants I identified as having this capacity was Echinacea angustifolium. Not known as an adaptogen, it is, and more people need to know about this action.

Subject: Echinacea angustifolium Eclectic Physician's Notes Scientific Name:

The Eclectic Physician's learned of this plants medicinal from the Native American's, saw the potentia, and spent a hundred years studying it. They knew it best and if you want to learn about Echinacea, its best to learn from the masters.

Subject: Echinacea as an Immune Stimulant Scientific Name: Echinacea Angustifolium as an Immune Stimulant

Echinacea is one of the ultimate immune system boosters. It powers up the immune system which in turn goes to battle withbacteria, virus, and fungi causing infection. If you want to knock out an infection, or cancer, your immune system does the work. And, if you are looking for an immune system stimulant, Echinacea angustifolium is your plant,

Subject: Eclectic School of Medicine Scientific Name: Eclectic School of Medicine

The Eclectic School of Medicine was located in Cincinatti, Ohio, and operated between 1840 and 1930. What makes this medical school unique was that it studied medicines that increased the bodies own healing capacity. The doctors that graduated from the school were taught to use medicines that increased the bodies ability to heal itself.