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Ginkgo and Yew

Marijuana, Tobacco, Yaupon and Elderberry

Mullein, Sage, Horehound, Echinacea, Ginseng and Ginger

Garlic, St. John's Wort, Comfrey, Deadly Nightshade and Aloe

Salix, Feverfew, Cinchona, Periwinkle, Poppy and Foxglove

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Nature's Pharmacy: Ancient Knowledge, Modern Medicine

Section Four:
Medical Superstars


Salix (willow)
How does salix heal?

Feverfew
Learn its origins
and uses.

Cinchona (quinine)
Why did we begin
to use quinine?

Periwinkle
Take a new look
at this flower.

Papaver somniferum:
The Opium Poppy

Is there more than
one type of poppy?

Foxglove (digitalis)
Is foxglove still
used in medicine?

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