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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From this plant's leaves and pods, a popular laxative. Keywords: Senna, laxative, constipation, gut, peristalsis, pods, leaves, Egypt, herbs, medicinal plant, phytomedicinal, side effects, Flora Delaterre, Montana
Aka aristolochia. Medicinal & anti-venom, but also poisonous. Keywords: Snakeroot, Aristolochia, poison, medicine, fever, wounds, childbirth, abortion, menstruation, herbalism, Chinese medicine, anti-venom, snakebite, scorpions, medicinal plants
The end-all and be-all of astringents. Keywords: Oak, bark, Quercus, astringent, bleeding, secretions, sores, sore throat, hemorrhoids, ulcerations, prolapse, wounds, varicose veins, eczema, shingles, acne, gangrene, herb, alcoholism, medicinal
Its antimicrobial essential oil's powerful enough to kill MRSA. Keywords: Oregano, origanum, staph infection, MRSA, herb, medicinal plant, phytomedicinal, essential oil, respiratory, digestion, antibiotics, resistance
Oil linked to low cholesterol & reduced coronary, diabetes risk. Keywords: Olive, heart disease, coronary, Olea europaea, nutritious, low cholesterol, diabetes type-2, skin, constipation, inflammation, immunity, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal
Various species used worldwide medicinally, especially for gall bladder. Keywords: Iris, blue flag, digestion, stimulates gall bladder, gallstone prevention, liver disease, toxic, immunomodulation, antioxidant, estrogenic, neuroprotective, Alzheimers
Helps migraine and allergic rhinitis. Keywords: Butterbur, Petasites, bog rhubarb, rhinitis, migraine headache, congestion, anti-inflammatory, skin conditions, antispasmodic, asthma, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, PA-free, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal
Thready golden rhizomes are antimicrobial & help digestion. Keywords: Goldthread, Coptis canadensis, antimicrobial, digestion, berberine, eastern North America, bitter, wound-cleaning, disinfect, bleeding, Native American, herbal, medicinal plants
Ginseng cousin helps stress & skin conditions. Keywords: Spikenard, Aralia racemosa, herbs, restorative, North American, depletion, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, infection, expectorant, immunity, vitality, stress, poultice, nourishing
The wild kind aids bladder/kidney stone pain & prevention. Keywords: Hydrangea arborescens, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, sevenbarks, kidneystone, root, pain, bladder, diuretic, prostate, urinary tract, toxic, native North American, Indian
Tiny alpine plant specific to membranes in the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Keywords: Eyebright, medicinal plants, Euphrasia officinalis, sinusitis, hayfever, cold, inflammation, middle ear problems, mucous membranes, antiviral, liver-protectant
Stimulates digestion & clears lungs. Keywords: Calamus, wetlands plant, sweetflag, warming, stimulating, appetite, digestion, lungs, carcinogenic, liver-toxic, CNS, witch ointment, flying ointment, Middle Ages, herbs
Anti-inflammatory, fever-reducing, insecticidal. Keywords: Chrysanthemum, Chinese, hyptertension, angina, eyes, anti-inflammatory, fever, neuroprotective, circulation, antibacterial, tea, cooling, pyrethrins, insecticide, color, herbs, medicinal plants
Nutrition for people who need a boost. Keywords: Alfalfa, Arabic, nutrition, surgery, anemia, arthritis, colitis, ulcers, digestible, minerals, calcium, tea, lupus, autoimmune disorders, herbs, medicinal plants, phytomedicinal, Flora Delaterre
Source of citronella. Mosquitoes, scoot! Keywords: citronella, lemongrass, Cymbopogon, essential oil, insecticide, mosquitoes, digestion, antispasmodic, gentle, children, tea, cooking, antibacterial, antifungal, stress, menstruation, fever, worms
