Plants used for medicine

The plant of the Arctium lappa, or Great burdock, can be used as an anti-bacterial along with many other uses. It is a detoxifying herb that is in the forefront of Chinese and Western herbal medicine. You can crush the seed and use it on bruises or make a poultice and use it on ulcers, sores and bruises. Something interesting about this plant: it’s been said to help with balding when you drink the juice.

Plants used as medicines can be found all over the U.S. For over all health try using a tonic. Tonics bring over all health and do it in a slower and steadier way than a stimulant. Some tonics that you can find are: Acer saccharum (sugar maple), Allium ampeloprasum, (wild leek), and Allium schoenoprasum sibiricum, (giant chives). You can purchase major plants and herbs at a local store or you can search online for what you’re looking for.

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