Frostbite

Eastern Deciduous Forest

Tall grass Prairie

Frostbite 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)

Frostbite Common Name: Mullein Where it's found: Found in waste places and forest openings Genus and Species: Verbascum thapsus Seasons: Flowers in July and August Active Chemical Ingredient: Aucubin Chemical Structure: Uses of Specimen: Made into Tea (for Sore Throat) Applied directly to Skin (to ease irritation as well as calm frostbite) Used as Poultice (for open Wounds)

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 Mullein Herbcraft - Mullein. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.herbcraft.org/mullein.html A Modern Herbal | Mullein, Great. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/m/mulgre63.html Mullein. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Mullein.html WebMD. (n.d.). mullein: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-572-mullein.aspx?activeingredientid=572&activeingredientname=mullein