Deep Puncture Wound

Eastern Deciduous Forest

Tall grass Prairie

Deep Puncture 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)

Deep Puncture Wound Common Name: Yarrow Where it's found: Grows just about anywhere in the US Genus and Species: Achillea millefolium Seasons: Early Summer to Fall Active Chemical Ingredient: Ascorbic-acid Chemical Structure: Uses of Specimen: Applied Directly to skin (heals wound, calms irritation)

References for American Witch Hazel 14 Uses For Witch Hazel - Why It Should Be In Every Home. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.naturallivingideas.com/14-reasons-why-witch-hazel-should-be-in-every-home/ A Modern Herbal | Witch Hazel. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/w/withaz27.html WebMD. (n.d.). witch hazel: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-227-witch%20hazel.aspx?activeingredientid=227&activeingredientname=witch%20hazel

References for Yarrow Common Yarrow. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/achillea_millefolium.shtml HowStuffWorks. (n.d.). Yarrow: Herbal Remedies. Retrieved from http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/yarrow-herbal-remedies.htm Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Achillea millefolium. Retrieved from http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/achillea-millefolium.html SF Gate. (n.d.). When Is Yarrow in Season? | Home Guides. Retrieved from http://homeguides.sfgate.com/yarrow-season-76347.html University of Maryland Medical Center. (n.d.). Yarrow. Retrieved from https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/yarrow