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Common Name: Cinchona Scientific Name: Cinchona Rubra

The South American Natives mistakenly taught the white man about cinchona, and, as a result, it saved the bacon of white colonials around the world. The best anti-malarial agent ever found, it continues to the be solution to malaria around the globe. But, the Eclectic physician's found it useful in many, many other chronic conditions, and, these other uses warrant research. It may be a miracle cure for more than malaria!

Common Name: Cinnamon Scientific Name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum

Oh happy day! A medicinal plant that tastes as nice as it acts on the body! Cinnamon is mostly thought of as a dusting for a doughnut, but, there is much, much more to this simple spice. It has been used for centuries to stimulate vitality and vigor, and, speed recovery from life threatening acute disease like dysentery. This is a household object it pays to study. Get to know this one!

Common Name: Citron Scientific Name: Citrus Medica

Citrus medica, or the citron, is one of the most ancient of the citrus plants. It had made its way from India to Israel before the Biblical days. The juice of the plant was always considered powerfully anti-toxin, and was specifically used to counteract the poison used to kill enemies. It has a role today in helping the modern person survice the toxin filled world that threatens to poison us. This is a plant you need to know about! Dr.Schar thumbs up on this one.

Common Name: Coconut Scientific Name: Cocos Nucifera

Palm trees are fascinating plants. They are some of the most ancient plants on the planet. They were around when the dinosaurs roamed the earth and unlike the dinosaurs, they are still around. They produce juice, oil, and sugar...each of which packs incredible health stimulating capacities. An ancient food with a place in the future!

Common Name: Cola Nut Scientific Name: Cola Acuminata

Here we have the plant behind the cola portion of cola drinks! It was originally used in coca-cola and other similar beverages. It was thought to be a mind stimulant, which is why it was added to so many drinks. It does contain caffeine, but, contemporary research suggests it maybe the mind mint we all need.

Common Name: Compositae Scientific Name: Eupatorium Aromaticum

This plant is related to two very medicinal plants, the most famous being Eupatorium perfolatum. Likes its famed relation, this plant was used in infectious disease. However, it does not appear to have been used that much, and at this point, should be called a person of minor interest.

Common Name: Coral Root Scientific Name: Corallorhiza Odontorhiza

Ok, this is a freaky members of the orchid family that has been lightly used in medicine. It was used by the Native Americans and the Eclectic physician's to a limited extent, and its an herbal remedy somebody needs to study for potential use in the modern age. Right now its a bit of mystery plant.

Common Name: Coriander Scientific Name: Coriandrum Sativum

Coriander seeds, and the leaf(cilantro) have been used as a domestic remedy around the tropical world since the beginning of time. The plant stinks so its not hard to figure out how man first noticed it! In countries with questionable food supplies, it is always served in sauces to go along with the mean....to prevent food poisoning. Now that the first world is experiencing a tainted food supply, you need to know about this herb!

Common Name: Crab Apple Scientific Name: Malus sativus

Crab apple is the wild progenitor of the common apple. Its sour and flavorful and can be used to make great jelly and is added to cider to add a sour note.

Common Name: Cramp Bark Scientific Name: Viburnum Opulis

Crampbark secret activity can be seen in its name; its the original cramp cure. In addition, it helps with sore muscles and pain associated with muscular over exertion.