Plantain
Common Name: Plantain
Genus and Species Name: Plantago major L.
Habitat: Missouri
Uses: relieves pain from open wounds and is an anti- inflammatory
Preparation: wash and soak plant for a short time, then apply to wound
Active Chemical Ingredient: Allantoin
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Sources: http://www.wilderness-survival.net/Appb.php
Oak
Common Name: Oak
Genus and Species Name: Quercus
Habitat: Missouri
Uses: helps stop hemorrhaging
Preparation: apply bark powder to wound
Active Chemical Ingredient: Tannic acid
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Sources: http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/o/oakcom01.html
Purple Cone Flower
Common Name: Purple Cone Flower
Genus and Species Name: Echinacea purpurea
Habitat: Missouri
Uses: anti-bacterial
Preparation: tea
Active Chemical Ingredient: Caffeic Acid
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Sources: http://medical-
dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Purple+coneflower
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