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Chinese Woad (Isatis tinctoria)
Da Qing. Qiug Dai. Used in Chinese medicine as an antiseptic gargle and as an anti-inflammatory to irritated liver and spleen. The plant is considered anti-bacterial and ant-viral. Leaves and roots have been used for flu, measles, hepatitis, and mumps. Both varieties have been used historically as a source of blue dye prior to the introduction of Indigo. Easy to grow perennial with leathery blue-green leaves sending up stems with delicate yellow flowers. Considered a noxious weed in CA, OR and WA. Hardy to zone 3.
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Codonopsis (Dang shen)
This vigorous climbing plant has unusual violet green bell shaped flowers. Will die down completely each winter and come back from the roots quite late in the spring. Harvest roots after 3 years. Traditional use: this is an important Chinese medicinal herb similar in action to ginseng. It's sweet tasting roots have been shown to boost red blood cells and hemoglobin counts. It has been used as a tonic for treating anemia, fatigue, poor appeite and diabetes. Sometimes called the Poor Mans Ginseng. Perennial. Hardy to zone 5.
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Comfrey, Russian (Symphytum x uplandicum)
This excellent selection is a productive strain for home garden and medicinal use. It has the highest allantoin content. very productive of biomass for the homestead Bocking no.14.
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Comfrey, True (Symphytum officinale)
Comfrey has been used for centuries for healing wounds, ulcers and broken bones. Tea and poultices of leaves or roots are used. Comfrey contains allantoin, a hormone-like substance that stimulates cell division. This variety is the original medicinal comfrey which produces viable seed and high quality roots and leaves for medicine Hardy perennial to zone 3.
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Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)
Beautiful shrub for the herbal hedge. It has large white flowers in the spring and pretty red berries in fall. The bark contains valeric esters and the tea or tincture of the dried bark effectively alleviates menstrual cramps. The bark should be harvested from the yearly spring prunings. Hardy to zone 1.
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Cranberry " Ben Lear" (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
This is the true cranberry which produces quantities of nutritious red berries full of vitamins minerals and antioxidants. Cranberries are one of the best tonics for the urinary tract, helping to relieve water retention and prevent bladder infections. They are also an excellent lymphatic cleanser helping to rid the body of the toxins we are all exposed to in our increasingly toxic world. The small, trailing evergreen shrub requires a very acidic rich soil and plenty of moisture. In high summer heat, a partly shaded area is recommended and a thick mulch will help keep their roots cool. This is a productive variety commonly grown for fruit production. Slow growing, but hardy to zone 3 .
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Cuban Oregano (Plecanthrus amboinicus)
Spanish Thyme, Indian Borage, Mexican Thyme. This fleshy, aromatic, plant originates from south eastern Africa, but has naturalized throughout the tropics. The leaves have a spicy scent similar to Oregano and it has been used traditionally to flavor meats. The spongy leaves have a downy sheen and are highly aromatic if brushed. Medicinally, the leaves were traditionally used as a tea or or fried in oil for respiratory and bronchial issues. Makes a sweet houseplant in colder climates and is easily propagated from cuttings. Cuban Oregano requires well drained soil and light watering. Tropical perennial. Hardy to Zone 9.
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Culantro (Eryngium foetidum)
Often called Mexican Coriander. This plant can take the heat. A little on the thorny side, but if the leaves are sliced and then chopped, they are very tasty. Unlike other corianders, this variety dries well, retaining good color and flavor. Perennial. Hardy to Zone 7.
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Culvers Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)
An American plant that has beautiful spikes of showy white flowers in the second year. Uses: The roots must be dried and aged for at least a year before use or they will create unpleasant intestinal griping. The aged root, a gentle laxative and liver toner is used mainly in cases of indigestion, chronic diarrhea, jaundice and inflammation of the liver. Hardy perennial to zone 6.
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Curry Miniature (Helichrysum italicum microphyllum)
Lovely compact bushy growth habit, 12" tall. Scent is stronger than the larger plant. Zones 7.
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Curry Plant (Helichrysum angustifolium)
Curry is a sub-shrub with intensely silver foliage and golden colored flowers. The curry plant's name does result from its curry-like smell, but it is not part of curry blends. The leaf gives a curry flavor to soups or casseroles, but should be removed from the dish before eating as it can upset the stomach. It also yields the essential oil used in aromatherapy for bacterial and fungal infections, lethargy and depression. Very healing and a beautiful plant that grows well in a container. Hardy to zone 7.
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