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10 amazing medicinal plants found in the Pacific Northwest.
10 amazing medicinal plants found in the Pacific Northwest.
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1) Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)
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Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)
Native Americans used its leaves for treating wounds and diarrhea.
Native Americans used its leaves for treating wounds and diarrhea.
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2) Devil’s Club (Oplopanax horridus)
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Devil’s Club (Oplopanax horridus)
Its bark has pain-relieving properties.
Its bark has pain-relieving properties.
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3) Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium)
3) Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium)
Helps with skin conditions and digestion.
Helps with skin conditions and digestion.
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4) Licorice Fern (Polypodium Glycyrrhiza)
4) Licorice Fern (Polypodium Glycyrrhiza)
Roots taste like licorice and were chewed for sore throats.
Roots taste like licorice and were chewed for sore throats.
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5) Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
A natural antihistamine and rich in nutrients
A natural antihistamine and rich in nutrients
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6) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Stops bleeding and eases inflammation
Stops bleeding and eases inflammation
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7) Usnea (Old Man’s Beard)
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Usnea (Old Man’s Beard)
Used as an antimicrobial and for respiratory issues
Used as an antimicrobial and for respiratory issues
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8) Red Alder (Alnus rubra)
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Red Alder (Alnus rubra)
Bark treats skin infections and burns
Bark treats skin infections and burns
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9) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
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Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
High in vitamin C, needles make a soothing tea
High in vitamin C, needles make a soothing tea
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10) Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanus)
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Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanus)
Used for respiratory ailments
Used for respiratory ailments