Food Poisoning

Dandelion
Common Name: Dandelion

Genus and Family: Taraxacum Officinale

Habitat: Missouri

Uses: helps relieve upset stomach

Preparation: make leaves into tea

Active Chemical Ingredient: Taraxacin


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Chamomile
Common Name: Chamomile

Genus and Family: Matricaria Recutita

Habitat: Missouri

Uses: helps relieve upset stomach

Preparation: tea

Active Chemical Ingredient: Apigenin



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Cardinal Flower
Common Name: Cardinal Flower

Genus and Species Name: Lobelia cardinalis

Habitat: Missouri

Uses: relieves cramps and stomachache

Preparation: tea from leaves

Active Chemical Ingredient: Lobeline
 
Sources:http://medplant.nmsu.edu/cardinalis.shtm

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