Bitterroot Restoration

Greater burdock (Arctium lappa), also called Edible burdock, or Lappa Burdock, is a biennial plant of the Arctium (burdock) genus in the Asteraceae family, can be used as a medicinal plant. This medicinal plant is actually used as a root vegetable. The roots can be used as a source of vitamin C, which can protect against colds and flu.

Adhatoda is a common medicinal plant. Two major species are very important medicinally viz., Adhatoda vasica (Justicia adhatoda or, Valiya adalodakam) and Adhatoda beddomei (Cheriya adalodakam). Adhatoda has the properties: antiasthmatic , antispasmodic (respiratory tract), bronchodilator, expectorant (relaxing), oxytocic, etc.

Origanum majorana (Marjoram) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial aromatic herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. Marjoram tea has been used historically for relief from symptoms of hay fever, sinus congestion, indigestion, asthma, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, colds, coughs, and nervous disorders. It is a gently fragrant, calming herb that does have mild antioxidant and anti-fungal properties.

Petroselinum crispum (Parsley) is a bright green biennial herb. It is often used as spice. Parsley is used for its leaf in much the same way as coriander (which is also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro), although parsley has a milder flavor. It is a very important and common medicinal plant.

Asarum europaeum, commonly known as Asarabacca, has a long history of herbal use dating back at least to the time of the ancient Greeks, though it is little used in modern herbalism. The root, leaves and stems contain cathartic, diaphoretic, emetic, errhine, sternutatory, stimulant and tonic properties.

The bark of the European Beech or Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) contains antacid, antipyretic, antiseptic, antitussive, expectorant, odontalgic properties. A tar (or creosote), obtained by dry distillation of the branches, is stimulating and antiseptic.

Adhatoda consists of the fresh or dried leaves of Justicia adhatoda, a shrub growing in India. When dry they are of a dull brownish-green colour; odour, characteristic; taste, bitter. Cattle do not eat this plant as the leaves emit an unpleassant smell.

Adenanthera pavonina is a species of tree, used for its timber. This tree is common within the tropics of the old world, particularly in the Maldives, principally upon the shores. The beauty of the seeds, their use as beads and for necklace, and their nourishing qualities, have combined to scatter the plant.

The leaves of Murraya koenigii are also used as a herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Their properties include much value as an antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-hypercholesterolemic etc. Curry leaves are also known to be good for hair, for keeping them healthy and long.

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) has been used for medical purposes for over 12,000 years. It is used for medicinal purposes to those who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses.  Cannabis plants as a physician-recommended drug or herbal therapy. It is used as a hard drug. It is used in Supportive Care for Cancer Patients.