The Botanist's Archive
Materia Medica


This is my archive of plants, where i will share and list all of my Botany and Herbalism knowledge. I specifically live in Canada's western coast so that will be where most of my knowledge comes from.


Medicinal plants come in many shapes and sizes, here i will list some of my favourites for specific treatments. Do more research on these plants before using them.


Links!
  • Recipies - Tinctures, salves, teas.


    • P L A N T S & F L O W E R S


    Name Habitat Description
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     Yarrow/Devil's Nettle  General Northern Hemisphere 
  • Wound healing - leaves
  • anti inflamitory for skin - topical
  • Menstrual pain releif - ingested
  • Mutliple Sclerosis relief - ingested
    •  Calendula  Native to Eurasia  
  • Wound healing
  • Prevent infections
  • Releasing tension
  • Skin conditions
  • Anti-microbial
  • Inflammation
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     Dandelion   Native to Eurasia, though also found in other areas.  
  • anti-oxidant
  • anti-inflammatory
  • regulating blood sugar
  • promotes liver health
  • reduces cholesterol and triglyceride
  • used in treating consipation
    •  Thyme  Worldwide  
  • Boosts immune system
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     Wormwood  Native to Europe, now worldwide.  
  • Treats SIBO
  • Cures Malaria
  • Mild narcotic
  • Stimulates appetite
  • Insect repellent
  • Anti-microbial
  • Anti-fungal
  • Stimulates menstruation
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     Wild Ginger  Northeast Turtle Island  
  • Reduces cholesteral
  • Stress releif
  • Pain releif
  • Insect repellent
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     Cow Parsnip  Northern Turtle Island  
  • Digestive aid
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Diuretic
  • Resperatory support
  • Wound healing
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     Feild Mint  Eurasia and Northern Turtle Island  
  • Brain function
  • Breastfeeding pain
  • IBS releif
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     Devil's Club  Northern Turtle Island  
  • Arthiritis
  • Lice
  • Ulcers
  • Digestion
  • Colds
  • Tuberculosis
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     Fireweed/spukWu'say(Twana)  North Hemisphere  Flowers have four magenta petals with darker sepals between each one. Long narrow leaves.

    Uses:
  • Digestive Health
  • Immune System Support
  • Astringent
  • Antifungal
  • Calms Irritated Tissue (like a sore throat) - Shoots
  • Antispasmodic
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     Stinging Nettle  Europe, Asia, and North Africa  
     Dill/Semen Of Hermes  Worldwide  
     Holly/Bat Wings  Worldwide  The berries of Bat Wings are toxic to humans though usually not fatal, only the leaves are reccomended for use and they too can make one sick is improperly treated.

    Uses:
  • Jaundice - Leaf juice
  • Mild diuretic - Root
  • Conjunctivitis - Leaves
  • Smallpox - Leaves
  • Fever - Leaves
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     Seaweed  Coastlines  There are many types of seaweed safe for consumption such as Nori, Red Laver, Dulse, Kelp, Wakambe, and Kombu. They have many benifits and are usually ingested orally.

    Uses:
  • Iodine Superfood!
  • Cancer treatment
  • Aid in digestion
  • Lowers cholesterol
  • Anti-oxidant and Anti-viral
  • Anti-diabetic


    • Reccomendations


    I will add more to this section in time but for now here is a playlist of some youtube videos I like/find useful: Herbalism Playlist



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