And the seasons they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
Were captive on the carousel of time
Ginseng
Ginseng is native to cool, hardwood forests and does not grow in full sunlight. The medicinal attributes of the plant are found in its roots. Tt helps the body adapt to mental and emotional stress, fatigue, enhances mental and physical performance, stimulates and relaxes the nervous system, improves stamina, increases the release of hormones, and lowers the body's blood sugar and cholesterol. It is especially effective for patients suffering from disorders resulting from old age or chronic illness.
Yarrow
Yarrow grows in nearly every habitat, moving by the spread of its roots and multiplying by the dispersion of its seeds. The leaves of the yarrow have a feathery appearance and sprout white and pale lilac flowers. Unlike most other medicinal plants, the entire yarrow plant can be used for medicinal purposes. Yarrow and yarrow seeds are used as a diaphoretic, tonic, astringent, aromatic and stimulant.
Burdock
Grows in America as a common weed with burs that stick to clothing or fur. It grows to 3 to 4 feet, has purple flowers that bloom in June and October, and has heart shaped leaves which are green on the top and white on the bottom. Burdock root, which is brownish-green to black, is used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory, an antioxidant and an antibiotic. It has been used traditionally as a blood purifier, as a diuretic and as a topical remedy for skin problems.
Mayapple
Mayapple is an herb which sprouts one or two leaves that grow out like an umbrella from its center, beneath which a single white flower blooms. It bears small yellow fruits and has a reddish-brown tuber at its base. Most of the herb is toxic, and it is fabled to have been used to make poisons or used to commit suicide by those who were aware of its deadly properties. The fruits of the mayapple are not toxic, though they are flavorless and have no special properties. The tuber of the mayapple is utilized for its medicinal qualities and is harvested after the rest of the plant has died during the autumn season. Mayapple is used as a laxative, as a cure for worms in the intestines, to get rid of warts and moles, and is sometimes used to help treat liver problems and cancer.
Blackberry
Treat sore throat
Black Cohosh
Treat premenstrual discomfort
Calendula
Heal wounds
Cayenne
Prevent peptic ulcers
Chamomile
Encourage digestion
Cleavers
Reduce inflammation
Comfrey
Treat bruises, sprains
Crampbark
Relax muscles
Dandelion
Diuretic
Echinacea
Stimulate immune system
Elder
Treat cold symptoms
Fennel
Encourage digestion
Ginger
Treat motion sickness
Goldenseal
Reduce inflammation
Gumweed
Treat cold symptoms
Hawthorn
Promote heart health
Marshmallow
Treat sore throat
Mugwort
Stimulate digestion
Mullein
Treat sore throat
Nettle
Diuretic
Peppermint
Stimulate digestion
Pipsissewa
Treat urinary track infections
Plantain
Heal wounds
St. John's Wort Treat depression
A woody branched root system produces many round, erect, stems branching at the leaf axis, which are covered with dark red dots, stems are solid dark red at base. Growing to a height of 1 to 3 feet, The leaves are opposite, sessile and smooth edged, oblong to linear, light green and smooth, covered with small transparent oil glands that look like holes, more visible when held to bright light. The cymes of yellow flowers, grow atop each stem. The five petals are dotted with black along the margins, the center or ovary is surround by many stamens, causing it to appear furry, flowers bloom from June to September. The fruit is a three celled capsule containing small, dark brown seeds. Gather top 6 to 8 inches of plants when flowers are in bloom, dry for later use.
Scullcap
Ease muscle tension
Valerian
Sleeping disorders
Vitex
Treat prementrual discomfort
Willow Bark
Treat osteoarthritis
Yarrow
Reduce inflammation
Yellow Dock
Stimulate digestion
Perilla
Perilla smells funny, which is no wonder since you will usually find it in cow pastures. Rub leaves on your skin and clothes on hikes to repel ticks. Also a good companion plant for tomatoes. Harvest before seeds form, very invasive if allowed to seed.
We can’t return we can only look behind
From where we came
And go round and round and round
In the circle game
