Archive for April 26th, 2008

Ragweed

Ragweed

Latin Name: ambrosia trifada
Alternative Name: tall ragweed, giant ragweed, great ragweed
Forms Available: oil, leaf, root
Ragweed - ambrosia trifada - This herb is used internally, in a tea, to treat fevers, stomach cramps, menstrual disorders, diarrhea.
Externally, the leaves are applied, in a poultice, to treat skin complaints, insect bites, and poison sumac. A tea can also [...]