Ax Wound

Eastern Deciduous Forest

Tall grass Prairie

Ax Wound Common Name: American Witch Hazel Where it's found: In the forest, under larger trees. Genus and Species: Hamamelis virginiana Seasons: Blooms in Fall Active Chemical Ingredient: Tannins Chemical Structure: Uses of Specimen: Made into Tea (for Sore Throat) Taken by mouth (Diarrhea) Applied directly to Skin (to ease irritation as well as calm frostbite) Used as Poultice (for open Wounds) Applied to directly to skin (for Sprain and underlying pain)

Ax Wound Common Name: Sunflower Where it's found: Dry, Wide open space of prairies and meadows Genus and Species: Helianthus annuus Seasons: Throughout summer Active Chemical Ingredient: Arginine Chemical Structure: Uses of Specimen: Made into Tea (for Malaria, other lung maladies, and stomach upset) Used as Poultice (for open Wounds and Bites)

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