Malaria

Malaria

Malaria

Dogwood
Tall Grass Prairie and Eastern Deciduous Forest

Genus and Species:   Cornus florida

Habitat: East to Midwest Region of America, Prairie and Deciduous Forest

Seasons: Flower early April to May

Active Chemical Ingredient: Quercetin

Chemical Structure:

 

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercetin

Uses of Specimen: 

• Malaria(tea)
• Chronic Diarrhea(tea)
• ulcers(tea)
• toothbrush(chew)

Resources:
Foster, Steven, (2014). Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs. Boston/New York: Houghton Mifflin