Plant Detective

"Siberian ginseng" helps with stress and immunity; was distributed to victims of Chernobyl. Key words: Chernobyl, Pripyat, Siberian ginseng, radiation, immunity, stress, adaptogen, shrub, Russia, Asia, endurance, acuity, diabetes, Eleutherococcus senticosus

Demoted from use for emergency poison treatment, but still valuable. Key words: poison, poison control, Latin America, syrup of Ipecac, emergency, emetic, dysentery, amebic dysentery, expectorant, FDA, toxic, shrub, root, Cephaelis ipecacuanha

Promising for many ailments, including Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome, Parkinson's, and osteoporosis, but research is needed. Key words: Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, autism, osteoporosis, brain tumor, dispensary, Marijuana, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis research, cannabinoid, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, hospice care, pain, illegal, psychoactive, Cannabis sativa

Prescribed, respected medicine in the US until WWII and association with crime. Key words: Marijuana, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, headache, pain, spasm, gastrointestinal, pharmacopeia, glaucoma, cannabis research, illegal, psychoactive, Cannabis sativa

Aids digestion, flatulence, nausea, and motion sickness. Key words: digestion, flatulence, nausea, motion sickness, Thailand, Hildegard von Bingen, Spice of Life, Arab, medieval, Russia, stimulant, antibacterial, anthrax, candida, antifungal, Africa, Caribbean, Asia, Middle East, Alpinia officinarum

Aids digestion and colic by increasing gastric acid secretion, optimizing gastrointestinal motion, and reducing spasm. Keywords: digestion, gastric acid, gastrointestinal motion, spasm, gentle, infants, colic, Prometheus, indigestion, hiccups, obesity, Foeniculum vulgare

Aids arthritis and gout, plus digestion and hypertension. [key words: gout, arthritis, digestion, hypertension, celery seed, celeriac, inflammation, diuretic, uric acid, allergy, sun sensitivity, Apium graveolens]

Aids respiratory conditions, plus you can chew the leaves like gum. [key words: Southwest, chewing gum, Mexico, Indians, lungs, expectorant, airways, colds, bronchitis, asthma, hayfever, smoke, endangered, Eriodictyon californicum]

Helps heal bacterial infections, periodontal disease, and diaper rash. [key words: bacterial infections, periodontal disease, diaper rash, Southwest, Mexico, diuretic, astringent, antibacterial, urinary, gut, lungs, inflammation, athlete's foot, endangered, Anemopsis californica]

Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and medicinal promise. [landscape reclamation, Chinese medicine, Tibetan medicine, vitamin C, antioxidant, oil, fatty acids, cardiovascular, skin conditions, Hippophae rhamnoides]

Anti-inflammatory--and a source of shampoo! Keywords: fiber, food, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, bruises, prostate, shampoo, joint inflammation, urethral inflammation, medicinal plants, Flora Delaterre, phytomedicinal

"Holy grail" of sweeteners, with no calories or known health negatives. Key words: sweet, sweetener, Paraguay, diabetes, hypertension, shrub, leaf, Stevia rebaudiana

Sesame is a nutritious, antioxidant, and demulcent; may help lower cholesterol. (nutritious, demulcent, antioxidant, cholesterol, phytoestrogen, calcium, copper, magnesium, food, oil, aging, Sesamum indicum)

Mild heal-all, especially for sore throat and chronic diarrhea. Keywords: astringent, sore throat, skin conditions, wounds, urinary, diarrhea, inflammation, singing, gentle, Agrimonia eupatoria, medicinal plants, Flora Delaterre

In the past, valuable dewormer, insecticide, and embalming herb. Keywords: worms, insecticidal, embalming, invasive weed, menstruation, herpes, Tanacetum vulgare, medicinal plants, Flora Delaterre, phytomedicinal