Botanical Name: Valeriana wallichi
Common Name: Indian Valerian, Valerian, Valerian Jatamansi, Taggar
Family: Valerianaceae
Parts Used: Root (Rhizome)
Description: Valerian root's popularity as a sedative herb seems to be increasing along with the stresses of modern life. For at least 500 years, Valerian root has been among the most popular remedies in the United States and Europe. In Europe, valerian root is now approved by Germany's Commission for restlessness and sleeping disorders. Valerian essential oil is obtained from the steam distillation of the dried rhizome and roots of Valeriana officinalis
Botanical Name: Gaultheria fragrantissima
Common Name: Wintergreen
Family: Ericaceae
Parts Used: Leaves
Description: Wintergreen is often used to relieve pain and inflammation, since the leaves contain a compound closely related to aspirin. Several tribes, including the Delaware and Mohican, used a tea made from the leaves to treat kidney disorders. The Great Lakes and Eastern Woodland tribes used poultices of wintergreen to treat arthritic and rheumatic aches and pains. It was also used by many tribes to treat back pain, fever, headaches, sore throats, and many other conditions.
Active Compounds: Phenols (including gaultherin and salicylic acid), volatile oil (up to 98% methyl salicylate), mucilage, resin, tannins
Uses: Used to staunch bloody wounds, applied to dog bites, snakebites, and insect bites. Also used as a poultice, good for boils, swellings, ulcers, old sores
