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Lobelia

Latin Name: lobelia inflata
Alternative Name: indian tobacco, asthma weed, gagroot, pukeweed
Forms Available: root, flower, seed
Lobelia – lobelia inflata – annual or biennial. One to two foot high. Native American Indians used this herb for smoking, hence another name for it, indian tobacco. It was smoked to relieve lung problems such as asthma, pleurisy, whooping cough [...]

Loosestrife

Latin Name: lythrum salicaria
Alternative Name: blooming sally, lythrum, partyke, purple willow herb, rainbow weed, sage willow, salicaire
Forms Available: leaf, flower, stem
Loosetrife – lythrum salicaria – Purple Loosestrife has a creeping rootstock, angled stems with lance-shaped leaves, and spikes of purple-red flowers. The leaves are eaten as an emergency vegetable and fermented into a mild alcohol. [...]

Lotus

Latin Name: nelumbo nucifera, nymphaea lotus
Alternative Name: sacred lotus
Forms Available: leaf, node of the root, bud, seed
Lotus – nelumbo nucifera, nymphaea lotus – This aquatic herb’s waxy leaves rise high above the water its long-stalked fragrant flowers open at dawn and close at sunset. Lotus stalks, leaves, petals, seeds and rhizome are all eaten. The [...]

Lousewort

Latin Name: pedicularis canadensis
Alternative Name: wood betony
Forms Available: Leaf, flower, stem, root
Lousewort – pedicularis canadensis – canadian lousewort. See betony.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: see betony

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Lungwort

Latin Name: pulmonaria saccharata, pulmonaria officinalis
Alternative Name: jerusalem sage, bethlehem sage
Forms Available: leaf
Lungwort – pulmonaria saccharata, pulmonaria officinalis – Perennial evergreen native to Europe and Turkey. Used for lung problems such as bronchitis, laryngitis, coughs, congestion – reduces bronchial congestion. Has demulcent propterties, soothes sore throats.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Used for lung problems such [...]

Macadamia Oil

Latin Name: macadamia integrifolia
Forms Available: oil
Macadamia Oil – macadamia integrifolia – This tree is native to Australia. Also known as Queensland nut oil, this cold pressed oil is high in palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that acts as an antioxidant, preventing deterioration of cell membranes. For mature skin it is hydrating and gentle. [...]

Mace

Latin Name: myristica fragrans
Alternative Name: arillus myristicæ, myristica officinalis, myristica moschata, macis, muscadier
Forms Available: seed
Mace – Myristica fragrans – This bushy evergreen has scented leaves and tiny yellow flowers. The fruits hold the seed, known as nutmeg, and its aril, a red, lacy shell coating -mace. Nutmeg and Mace are culinary spices used in sweet [...]

Mad Dog Skullcap

Latin Name: scutellaria lateriflora
Alternative Name: scullcap, virginia skullcap, madweed, blue pimpernel, helmet flower, hoodwort, blue skullcap
Forms Available: leaf, root
Mad Dog Skullcap – scutellaria lateriflora – This herb was used by Native American Indians in female remedies: it aided in the expulsion of afterbirth, stimulated menstruation and eased breast pain. It is still used [...]

Magnolia

Latin Name: magnolia virginiana
Alternative Name: sweetbay, laurel magnolia
Forms Available: leaf, bark
Magnolia – magnolia virginiana – Deciduous tree with heavily scented flowers. The bark, in a tea, is a tonic that improves digestion, eases stomach pains, and treats diarrhea and vomiting. This bark is a diuretic, therefore helping the body by reducing fevers – it [...]

Maidenhair Fern

Latin Name: andiantum pedatum, adiantum capillus-veneris
Alternative Name: northern maidenhair, rock fern, venus’-hair fern
Forms Available: leaf
Maidenhair Fern – andiantum pedatum – This fern is used in flower arrangements. It is used by herbalists tor relieve sore throats, congestion, coughs, and bronchitis. It is demulcent and expectorant. It also has astringent properties,, the leaves have [...]