Malaria

EASTERN DECIDUOUS FOREST

COMMON NAME: American Dogwood

GENUS AND SPECIES NAME: Cornus florida

Season: blooms in spring

Habitat: under large trees, along bluffs, upland ridges, valleys and low ground; prefers well drained, acid based soils

Use: Tea is made with bark water to treat malarial fevers and diarrhea

Preparation: To make a tea, dry dogwood bark and steep 1tbsp into 1 pint of water for thirty minutes. To drink, strain to remove bark. During the day, drink half a cup every 2-3 hours.

Active Chemical: betulinic acid 

Chemical Structure:

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EASTERN DECIDUOUS FOREST

TALLGRASS PRAIRIE

COMMON NAME: Purple Coneflower

Genus and Species Name: Echinacea purpurea

Habitat: openings in moist woods and wooded bottom lands, upland prairies, savannas, pastures, and roadsides 
Medicinal Uses: roots are used to create a tincture as a source for pain relief
Preparation: Clean roots and chop or pound (mortar and pestle) and stuff into jar. The ratio of root to alcohol or vinegar will 1:2. Add alcohol or vinegar to root in jar. Put lid on container and let sit in cool, dark place for a few (2) weeks. When ready, it can be taken straight or diluted with water if pleased. 
Active Chemical: Echinacoside
Formula:C35H46O20

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