Swamp Plants:
Willow-  The bark of the willow tree can be used to cure headaches.  In the past it was used to prevent malaria, because it contains the drug silicon.

Skunk Cabbage- This plant can help aid in the cure of affections of the respiratory organs, rheumatism, and in the nervous disorder.

Yellow Jasmine-  This plant has been used for it's powerful effect on the central nervous system.

Sweet Flag-  This plant can be used as an aromatic stimulant and a tonic in feeble digestion.  Dried root of this plant can be chewed to relieve dyspepsia.

Water-Eryngo- In the past it was used to treat snake bites.  When chewing the root, it increases the saliva.  When taking a lot it acts like an emetic.

American Angelica-  This herb can be used as an aromatic, tonic, diuretic, carminative, and diaphoretic.  When taking a lot it acts like an emetic.

Miner's Lettuce-  This plant can be used as a cure for scurvy.  It has a good taste when eaten raw and is great addition to a salad.




"Collected Wisdom" made by Daniel S.  9/5/1998