Plant Detective
Summary: Flora Delaterre, plant detective, investigates one medicinal plant per program, including recent science, traditional uses, efficacy, risks, and lore. Delaterre's investigations take her around the globe, from Sri Lanka to Siberia, from the Appalachian Mountains to the rainforests of the Northwest, from research laboratories to your backyard. A production of Montana Public Radio since 1996. Program duration: 1:29
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Can be toxic, but treats the nervous system. Keywords: Pasqueflower, Pulsatilla, windflower, Anemone patens, sedative, respiratory, digestion, reproductive issues, homeopathy, blisters, herbs, phytomedicinal, plants, medicine
Indigenous antiviral that saved lives in 1918. Keywords: Lomatium, biscuitroot, food, medicine, antibacterial, antifungal, flu, inflammation, Nevada, Washoe Indians, 1918 flu epidemic, herbs, medicinal plants, squirrels
Rock-hard root for venous congestion. Keywords: Stoneroot, Collinsonia Canadensis, hoarseness, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, mucous membranes, sprains, wounds, poultice, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, Flora Delaterre
Several medicinal species with oxalic acid in common. Keywords: Sorrel, Rumex, Garden, French, cooking, sour, Sheep's, clover, Oxalis, fever, cough, Essiac, anticancer, toxic
Old remedy--source of future drugs? Keywords: Bryony, Bryonia alba, dioica, root, hydragogue, purgative, congestive heart failure, whooping cough, respiratory illness, neuralgic pain, spasm, rheumatism, counterirritant, pain relief, diabetes, stress
Immune-booster helps pertussis. Keywords: Venus's Flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, carnivorous, immunity, barky cough, American Southeast, rare, cultivated, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, Flora Delaterre, Montana
Tiny carnivore helps lung conditions. Keywords: Sundew, Drosera, antimicrobial, bog, nectar, leaf resins, thin mucus, lungs, pertussis, hydrocortisone, rare, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, Flora Delaterre, Montana
Aids sexual sluggishness, anxiety, and depression. Keywords: Damiana, Turnera diffusa, aphrodisiac, leaves, sex, men, women, diabetes, relaxation, anxiety, depression, herbalism, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, liqueur
Famous poison--and medicine. Keywords: Aconite, Aconitum napellus, Monkshood, delphinium, Cerberus, Hercules, arrow poison, heart, pain, inflammation, neuropathy, post-operative infants, analgesic, homeopathy, herbs, medicinal plants
Famous Australian aromatic. Keywords: Eucalyptus, tree, Aborigines, cough, cold, fever, essential oil, warming, antimicrobial, antiviral, invasive weed, Vicks Vaporub, herbs, phytomedicinal, medicinal plants
Nickname for several species of healing cottonwood & poplar. Keywords: Balm of Gilead, Populus, leaves, bark, leafbuds, salicylates, aspirin, pain, inflammation, fever, bible, salve, burns, wounds, rheumatic joints, vaporub, efficacy, lungs
Age-old wound-cleaner and remedy for cough & cold. Keywords: Onion, allium, epidemics, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, sores, infection, aphrodisiac, vaporub, herb, phytomedicinal, medicinal plant
Warming counterirritant. Keywords: Mustard, Brassica nigra, yellow flowers, seeds, heat, temporary pain relief, neurotransmitters, muscles, joints, burn, fever, cold, flu, bronchitis, herb, phytomedicinal, medicinal plant
Help for chronic venous insufficiency, inflammation, & cholesterol. Keywords: Vitis, traditional medicine, grape seed extract, antioxidant, swelling, pain, smokers, anticancer, wine, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal
Antibacterial, vitamin C rich, & antioxidant. Keywords: Lemon, Citrus limon, antiseptic, vitamin C, cold, flu, chest infection, sore throat, gingivitis, blood vessels, varicose veins, bruising, bleeding gums, urate calculi, hair rinse, phytomedicinal
