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Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) Parts used: leaves Medicinal uses: A traditional Aboriginal remedy for infections and fevers. The herb is an antiseptic and is very…
Elecampane (Inula helenium) Parts used: root, rhizome Medicinal uses: Dried roots and rhizomes used as an expectorant for treatment of coughs and bronchial cata…
Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) There are native and invasive, non-native speicies of Elderberry in Portland Parts used: flowering tops, berries Medicinal and other …
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) Parts used: root and flower Medicinal uses: Juice or dry herb used to treat colds and infections of respiratory tract, urinary tract,…
Dogwood (Cornus spp.) some varieties Parts used: root bark Other uses: The root bark of Cornus spp. has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Red is the most …
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Parts used: leaves, root, flower Medicinal uses: Leaf is used as a diuretic and to treat high blood pressure by reducing the vo…
Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) Parts used: bark Medicinal uses: Effective at relieving tense muscle, whether in smooth muscle or skeletal muscles. It may be taken…
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Parts used: aerial portion, root Medicinal uses: Comfrey has been used in the past to treat stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndr…
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) Parts used: leaves, flowers Medicinal uses: Coltsfoot is an effective demulcent and expectorant herb and is a common remedy for ch…
Clover, red (Trifolium pratense) Parts used: flowers, leaf Medicinal and other uses: Alterative action is useful for skin conditions especially when combined wi…
Clover, white (Trifolium repens) Parts used: aerial portion Medicinal and other uses: Flowers were once made into bread, and the plant was once cultivated for h…
Cleavers (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Parts used: aerial portion Medicinal uses: Very good for preventing or arresting hemorrhage. It is specifically good for heav…
