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Unlike paper books, which can get stagnant and need updates, this online resource is like no other. Our materia medica members get to listen to videos and review text on a large library of over 90 plants that is constantly being added to. Every month or two, you will receive updates on what's new for members. All information is curated by Nicole Telkes and includes her own take on the medicinal uses of the plants, growing, harvesting considerations, and even substitutes. Take a peek!

Plant Allies

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    2. Welcome to the Materia Medica Library

    1. Weedy Nutrition: A selection of nutritive benefits of selected weeds

    2. Some Favorite immune Herbs

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    3. Brewing Tea Like a Herbalist

    4. Sourcing Herbs for your Herbal Studies

    1. Cautions and Safety

    1. Alfalfa Leaf: Medicago sativa

    2. Aloe Leaf: Aloe vera et al.

    3. Arnica Leaf & Flower: Arnica montana et. al.

    4. Artichoke leaf :Cynara scolymus

    5. Ashwaganda Root: Withania somnifera

    6. Astragalus Root: Astragalus membranaceous

    7. Barberry Outer Bark: Berberis

    8. Black Cohosh Root: Actea/Cimicifuga racemosa

    9. Bilberries: Vaccinium spp

    10. Boneset Leaf: Eupatorium perfoliatum

    11. Burdock Seed and Root: Arctium lappa

    12. Calendula Leaf and Flower: Calendula officinalis

    13. California Poppy Aboveground Parts in Flower: Eschscholzia californica

    14. Catnip Leaf: Nepeta cataria

    15. Cedar Leaf: Thuja plicata

    16. Chamomile Aboveground parts in Flower: Matricaria recutita

    17. Chili Pepper Fruit: Capsicum annuum

    18. Chaparral Leaf: Larrea tridentata

    19. Chasteberry Berries: Vitex agnus-castus

    20. Chickweed Leaf: Stellaria media

    21. Cinnamon Bark: Cinnamonum verum

    22. Cleavers Leaf: Galium aparine

    23. Clove Buds: Syzygium aromaticum

    24. Comfrey Leaf and Root: Symphytum officinale

    25. Dandelion Leaf and Root Taraxacum officinale

    26. Dong Quai Root: Angelica sinensis

    27. Echinacea Seed and Root: Echinacea spp

    28. Elderberry Flower and Berry: Sambucus canadensis et al

    29. Elecampane Root: Inula helenium

    30. Eleuthero Root: Eleuthero senticosus

    31. Elm Leaf and Bark: Ulmus spp

    32. Eucalyptus Leaf: Eucalyptus globulus

    33. Evening Primrose Aboveground Parts in Flower: Oenothera speciosa et al

    34. Fennel Leaf and Seed: Foeniculum vulgare

    35. Garlic Clove: Allium sativum

    36. Ginger Rhizome: Zingiber officinalis

    37. Gotu Kola Leaf: Centella asiatica

    38. Green Tea Leaf: Camellia sinensis

    39. Hawthorne Leaf, Flower, and Berry: Crataegus spp

    40. Hibiscus Calyx: Hibiscus sabdarifa

    41. Horsetail Stem: Equisetum arvense/hyemale

    42. Juniper leaf and Berry: Juniperus spp

    43. Kava Kava Root: Piper methysticum

    44. Lambsquarters leaf: Chenopodium berlandieri

    45. Lavender Leaf and Buds: Lavendula spp

    46. Lemon Balm Leaf: Melissa officinalis

    47. Lemongrass Leaves: Cymbopogon citratus

    48. Licorice Root: Glycyrrhiza glabra

    49. Marshmallow Root: Althea officinalis

    50. Milk Thistle Seed: Silybum marianum

    51. Mint Leaf: Mentha piperita

    52. Motherwort Aboveground Parts in Flower: Leonurus cardiaca

    53. Mullein Whole Plant: Verbascum thapsus

    54. Nettle Leaf and Root: Urtica spp

    55. Oak Leaf and Bark: Quercus sp

    56. Onion: Allium cepa

    57. Orange or Lemon: Citrus spp

    58. Passionflower Leaf and Flower: Passiflora spp

    59. Plantain Leaf and Seed: Plantago sp

    60. Prickly Ash Outer Bark and Berry: Zanthoxylum spp

    61. Purslane Leaf: Portulaca oleracea

    62. Raspberry leaf: Rubus idaeus

    63. Red Clover Blossoms: Trifolium pratense

    64. Red Root Bark and Root: Ceanothus spp

    65. Reishi Mushroom Fruiting Body Ganoderma spp

    66. Rosemary Leaf: Salvia officinalis

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    67. Rose Petals and Fruit: Rosa spp

    68. Sage Leaf: Salvia spp

    69. Sarsparilla Rhizome: Smilax spp

    70. Saw Palmetto Berry: Serenoa repens

    71. Seaweed: Fucus spp

    72. Shatavari Root: Asparagus racemosa

    73. Skullcap Leaf: Scutellaria spp

    74. Sow Thistle Leaf: Sonchus oleracea

    75. St Johns Wort Flower Hypericum perforatum

    76. Thyme Leaf: Thymus vulgaris

    77. Tulsi Leaf: Ocimum sanctum

    78. Turmeric Root: Curcuma longa

    79. Valerian Root: Valeriana officinalis

    80. Vervain Aboveground Parts in Flower: Verbena spp

    81. Violet Leaf: Viola spp

    82. Vomitwort Aboveground Parts in Flower: Lobelia inflata et al

    83. Wild Cherry Bark: Prunus serotina

    84. Wild Indigo: Baptisia spp

    85. Wild Oat Grass and Seed: Avena sativa/fatua

    86. Willow Outer Bark: Salix spp

    87. Wild Yam Root: Dioscorea villosa

    88. Witch Hazel Leaf and Bark: Hamamelis virginiana

    89. Wood Betony Aboveground Parts in Flower: Stachys spp

    90. Yarrow Whole Plant: Achillea millefolium

    91. Yellow Dock Root: Rumex crispus

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