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Minutisa (Lamium amplexicaule)Observ.
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This plant grows everywhere, apparently it is high in iron and you can eat it. Also it has medicinal uses, some of which include: antirheumatic, diaphoretic, excitant, febrifuge, vulnerary, astringent, laxative and stimulant.
Another source says: “A poultice of henbit can treat external bleeding, burns, bruises, stings, and wounds”
Sources: http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/l/lamium-amplexicaule=henbit.php & https://steemit.com/gardening/@gardenofeden/wildcrafted-medicine-the-incredible-healing-properties-of-henbit
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Amor del Hortelano (Galium aparine)Observ.
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I see those plants all around Austin, it’s commonly called “cleavers” and I made a juice out of it, my understanding is that it is used as a “spring tonic“ or “blood tonic“ and it tastes like wheat grass, it taste like green juice. It does not taste bad at all.
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This tree is also known as cramp bark, you can make tea with the leaves in the bark, and it helps with cramps. You can also eat the berries, they are sweet but don’t have a distinctive flavor, in my opinion.
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Aguja de Pastor (Scandix pecten-veneris)Observ.
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Found this growing wild, apparently you can eat it, but it doesn’t seem to have any medicinal uses.
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Alisos, Abedules Y Parientes (Familia Betulaceae)Observ.
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Not really sure what kind of tree this is but I would really love some help!
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Castaños (Género Aesculus)Observ.
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I can’t tell what this is — any suggestions???
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This interesting looking flower is helpful for migraines when made into a tea, sources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=cldr & https://medivetus.com/botanic/clematis-drummondii-virgins-bower-medicinal-uses/
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Margaritas, Estrelladas Y Parientes (Tribu Astereae)Observ.
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This plant is super interesting, according to the USDA it's been used to treat colds and coughs, to treat skim problems, the roots have been used as chewing gum, and the flowers have been used to create yellow and orange dyes.
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Abrojo (Xanthium strumarium)Observ.
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This plant apparently has tons of uses worldwide! Incredible for such an ordinary weed.
This source (http://medicinalherbinfo.org/000Herbs2016/1herbs/cocklebur/) and this source (http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/x/xanthium-strumarium=cocklebur.php) said essentially the same thing.
It's been used to treat: malaria, rheumatism, diseased kidneys, tuberculosis, to reduce armpit perspiration, allergies, sinus problems, rheumatoid arthritis, constipation, diarrhoea, lumbago, leprosy, pruritis, fevers, bladder problems, open sore and even helping women expel afterbirth.
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According to some sources different Native Americans used leaf tea as a wash for itching & putting seeds in the eye for pink eye.
Source: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=deil