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Cranesbill ~ Geranium maculatum

Cranesbill Latin name: Geranium maculatum Family: Geraniaceae Part used: root, herb Habitat: USA Main constituents: tannins, including gallic acid Energetics: cooling Main …

Yarrow ~ Achillea millefolium

Yarrow Latin name: Achillea millefolium Family: Asteraceae Part used: flowers, leaves Habitat: native to Europe and W. Asia; naturalized in N. America …

Bayberry ~ Myrica cerifera

Bayberry Latin name: Myrica cerifera Family: Myricaceae Part used: bark (mainly); leaves and flowers can also be used Habitat: native to sandy …