This project was conducted in order to investigate and analyze the medicinal uses of plants within Missouri's Eastern Deciduous Forests and Tall Grass Prairies.
Correct identification of a plant or root may seem like something for the Cub Scouts, but it's some serious business. If there is no access to modern medicine, and someone sustains some sort of injury, the identification of a root or herb could save lives.
It is important to recognize many species from other regions when dealing with medicine and food as many plants may have a similar counterpart that is in fact, deadly. One can mistake one plant for another, and knowing a variety of species can prevent this.
On a similar note:
One's knowledge of plant species should not only extend through different regions, but also different seasons. Knowing all the plants and herbs that grow in the summertime most likely wont help when an injury is sustained in the winter... It is important to expand our knowledge of plants throughout all seasons.
For a scientist traveling and researching a region, the native people might be their best source of this knowledge. The natives live in the area, use the plants, and can often be a crucial resource in gathering information about that region's plants and what their medicinal uses are.
My ultimate hope is that this can be a guide that can be used if there is no modern medicine available. This is a trustworthy resource as information was selected from many sources and reference texts in the making of this guide.
A list of afflictions that will be addressed and "treated" can be found HERE.
A list of afflictions that will be addressed and "treated" can be found HERE.
More updates to come,
-Bertubesocks
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