Broken Bone

Broken Bone

Broken bones occur when there is so much pressure applied to the bone that it splits, commonly called a "fracture". The bone will seem visibly out of place, there may be bleeding, bruising, numbness, tingling, limited mobility. Click here for more on broken bones.
Treatment:
American Pokeweed

• Common Name: American Pokeweed
• Family: Phytolaccaceae
• Scientific Name:Phytolacca americana
• Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest/Tall Grass Prairie
• Active Chemical Ingredients: Phytolaccagenin
• Uses: anti-inflammatory, cleanses the blood, analgesic
• Preparation: Eat the boiled berries, CAUTION! If eaten raw, they are poisonous!!!

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Treatment:
Horse-Nettle

• Common Name: Horse-Nettle
• Scientific Name: Solanum carolinense
• Family: Solanaceae
• Habitat: Tall grass prairie
• Active Chemical Ingredients: solamargine, solasonine
• Uses: sedative, helps convulsions, provides necessary minerals for bone repair
• Preparation: tea from leaves

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