Asteraceae

  • Yarrow

    Yarrow

    Known for its small, clustered white flowers, feathery leaves, and traditional wound-healing properties.

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  • Chamomile

    Chamomile

    Known for its calming effects, apple-like taste, and use in treating sleep disorders, anxiety, and gastrointestinal conditions.

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  • Wild lettuce

    Wild lettuce

    Known for its sedative and pain-relieving properties, and historically termed “opium lettuce.”

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  • Calea Zacatechichi

    Calea Zacatechichi

    Known for its traditional use in inducing vivid dreams and purported medicinal benefits, despite limited scientific evidence.

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  • Calendula

    Calendula

    Known for its vibrant yellow and orange flowers, anti-inflammatory properties, and versatility in culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal applications.

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  • Mugwort

    Mugwort

    Known for its aromatic leaves, traditional medicinal uses, and presence in various cultural practices.

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  • Sagebrush

    Sagebrush

    Known for its aromatic qualities, resilience in arid conditions, and traditional medicinal uses by indigenous cultures.

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  • Wormwood

    Wormwood

    Known for its bitter taste, potential medicinal benefits, and historical use in the production of absinthe.

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  • Coltsfoot

    Coltsfoot

    Known for its early spring bright yellow flowers, traditional use in respiratory ailments, and potential hepatotoxicity due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

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