Friday, 15 December 2023

Plants We Used To Use 150. Enchanter's nightshade

Although non-poisonous, Enchanter's nightshade (Circaea lutetiana) has a high tannin content. This plant is sometimes used to make a 'tea' to 'cure' gout and infections. This 'tea' can also be mixed with ethanol, to use as a rub.
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Flowers of Oahu 64. Wikstoemia uva-ursi or Akia

The bark, roots and leaves of this plant release a narcotic that was used to stun fish.

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