Malaria

Malaria

            Malaria is a potentially fatal disease caused by mosquitos and parasites. The disease is presented with flu-like symptoms, the afflicted often reporting high fever and chills.  Click here for more information on Malaria and its symptoms.

Treatment:
American Dogwood

• Common Name: American Dogwood
• Scientific Name: Cornus Florida
• Family: Cornaceae
• Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest/Tall Grass Prairie
• Active Chemical Ingredients: Betulin, Betulinic-Acid
• Uses: Replacement for quinine, anti-malaria, blood cleansing
• Preparation: Infusion of roots, leaves, flowers

Treatment:
American Pokeweed

• Common Name: American Pokeweed
• Scientific Name:Phytolacca americana
• Family: Phytolaccaceae
• 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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