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Radish (Raphanus sativus) Radish root stimulates the appetite and digestion. The common red radish is eaten as
a salad vegetable and an appetizer. The juice of the black radish is drunk to counter gassy indigestion and
constipation. Radish juice has a tonic and laxative action on the intestines and indirectly stimulates the flow of bile.
Consuming radish generally results in improved digestion, but some people are sensitive to its acridity and robust
action. It is crushed and used as a poultice for burns, bruises and smelly feet. The leaves, seeds and old roots are
used in the treatment of asthma and other chest complaints. The juice of the fresh leaves is diuretic and laxative. In
China, radish is eaten to relive abdominal distension. The root is also prepared “dry-fried” to treat chest problems.
The seed is used to treat abdominal fullness, sour eructations, diarrhea caused by food congestion, phlegm with
productive cough and wheezing. Because of its neutral energy, it is very effective in breaking up congestion in
patients with extreme heat. Radishes are also an excellent food remedy for stone, gravel and scorbutic conditions.
The plant contains raphanin, which is antibacterial and antifungal. It inhibits the growth of Staphylococcuc aureus, E.
coli, streptococci, pneumococci etc. The plant also shows anti-tumor activity.
Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) A poultice of the crushed plant has been used to treat poison sumac symptoms. It has
been used to treat gonorrhea, diarrhea, and other intestinal disturbances. In Mexico, it is believed to be useful for
treating intestinal worms and reducing fever. The leaves are applied externally to insect bites and various skin
complaints, internally they are used as a tea in the treatment of pneumonia, fevers, nausea, intestinal cramps, diarrhea
and mucous discharges. The juice of wilted leaves is disinfectant and is applied to infected toes. A tea made from the
roots is used in the treatment of menstrual disorders and stroke. The pollen is harvested commercially and
manufactured into pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of allergies to the plant.
Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea ) Ragwort is excellent when taken as an infusion for gouty conditions and rheumatic
pains. It usually gives great relief quickly. Also very good for lung and bronchial infections. Ragwort provides a
stimulating and warming liniment preparation used externally on rheumatic muscles. An emollient poultice is made
from the leaves. The juice of the plant is cooling and astringent, it is used as a wash in burns, sores, cancerous ulcers
and eye inflammations. It makes a good gargle for ulcerated mouths and throats and is also said to take away the pain
of a bee sting. Caution is advised here since the plant is poisonous and some people develop a rash from merely
touching this plant. A decoction of the root is said to be good for treating internal bruises and wounds.
Ramps (Allium tricoccum ) As a spring tonic in native N. American medicine, and to treat colds, sore throat, and
worms in children. Traditionally the leaves were used in the treatment of colds and croup. The warm juice of the
leaves and bulb was used externally in the treatment of earaches. A strong decoction of the root is emetic.
Ramsons (Allium ursinum) Although largely unknown in the United States, in 1989, A. ursinum was called
"the new star" of garlic in the German health journal Therapiewoche (Therapy Week) and in 1992, was declared
the European medicinal "Plant of the Year" by the Association for the Protection and Research on European
Medicinal Plants. Allium ursinum contains much more ajoene and an about twentyfold higher content of
adenosine than its 'cultivated cousin.' Just these substances are the ones to which, according to recent studies, an
essential part of the known allium effects such as reduction of cholesterine, inhibition of
thombocyte-aggregation, drop in blood pressure, improvement of blood-rheology and fibrinolysis are
attributed. A. ursinum has all the benefits of the A. sativum products that are found on the market. However, A.
ursinum has three advantages over this domesticated garlic: 1) It has more of the active substances ; 2) It has
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