Trachelospermum jasminoides Description[edit] Trachelospermum jasminoides is an evergreen woody liana growing to 10 feet (3.0 m) high. The leaves are opposite, oval to lanceolate, 2–10 cm long and 1-4.5 cm broad, with an entire margin and an acuminate apex. Uses[edit] A valuable perfume oil is extracted from the steam distilled or tinctured flowers and used in high end perfumery. Cultivation[edit] Trachelospermum jasminoides is commonly grown as an ornamental plant and houseplant. It is widely planted in California and also particularly in the Southeastern United States, where its hardiness, confined to USDA Zones 8-10, the area of the former Confederate States of America, gives it the name "Confederate jasmine". This plant,[4] and the variegated cultivar 'Variegatum',[5] have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. References[edit]
Salvia divinorum Salvia divinorum (also known as Diviner's Sage,[2] Ska María Pastora,[3] Seer's Sage,[4] and by its genus name Salvia) is a psychoactive plant which can induce "visions" and other hallucinatory experiences. Its native habitat is in cloud forest in the isolated Sierra Mazateca of Oaxaca, Mexico, where it grows in shady and moist locations.[5][6] The plant grows to over a meter high,[1] has hollow square stems, large leaves, and occasional white flowers with violet calyxes. Botanists have not determined whether Salvia divinorum is a cultigen or a hybrid; native plants reproduce vegetatively, rarely producing viable seed.[7][8] Mazatec shamans have a long and continuous tradition of religious use of Salvia divinorum, using it to facilitate visionary states of consciousness during spiritual healing sessions.[1] Most of the plant's local common names allude to the Mazatec belief that the plant is an incarnation of the Virgin Mary, with its ritual use also invoking that relationship. History
Polygonaceae The Polygonaceae comprise about 1200 species[3] distributed into about 50 genera. The largest genera are Eriogonum (240 species), Rumex (200 species), Coccoloba (120 species), Persicaria (100 species) and Calligonum (80 species).[4][5] The family is present worldwide, but is most diverse in the North Temperate Zone. Polygonaceae contain some of the worst weeds, including species of Persicaria, Emex, Rumex, and Polygonum, such as Japanese knotweed.[3] Taxonomy[edit] Description[edit] Genera[edit] Lists of genera of Polygonaceae can be found on the internet.[18][19][20] In the list below, the first three columns are the 43 genera described by Brandbyge in The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants. Phylogeny[edit] The following phylogenetic tree is based on two papers on the molecular phylogenetics of Polygonaceae.[11][12] References[edit] External links[edit]
How to Heal Cavities Naturally The world is slowly waking up to the fact that, when you give the body what it needs, it can heal things we previously thought were impossible. A fine example of what is often deemed as an incurable health problem is dental cavities, but extensive research is now becoming more public about the true nature of tooth decay and the fact that there are proven remedies that can remedy it. The lies perpetrated about tooth decay. According to the American Dental Association, the reason we have tooth decay is as follows: “[Tooth decay] occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) such as milk, pop, raisins, cakes or candy are frequently left on the teeth. There are a few problems with this theory, including: Groups of indigenous people who had fermentable carbohydrates stuck on their teeth all the timethat did not brush or floss were mostly or completely free of tooth decay. What actually causes tooth decay Tooth decay, as researched by Dr. Foods to focus on are: Related:
Galbulimima belgraveana Galbulimima belgraveana is an hallucinogenic plant. Its common names include white magnolia.[1] It is native to northeastern Australia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. Papuans (who tend to use this drug the most) boil the bark and the leaves together with another plant, called Homalomena,[2] in order to make tea. This tea leads to a deep sleep, in which it is said that vivid dreams and visions occur. The plant itself grows to about 90 feet, it has no petals and its flower are a yellow-brown colour. Several psychoactive alkaloids structurally related to Himbacine, a muscarinic receptor antagonist, have been isolated from the plant, but the primary psychoactive constituent responsible for the plant's hallucinogenic effects has not yet been identified.[3] The tree is also used for its wood.[1] References[edit] External links[edit] PNG TreesKey Species Profile
Ergoline Ergoline is a chemical compound whose structural skeleton is contained in a diverse range of alkaloids. Ergoline derivatives are used clinically for the purpose of vasoconstriction (5-HT1 receptor agonists—ergotamine) and in the treatment of migraines (used with caffeine) and Parkinson's disease. Some ergoline alkaloids found in ergot fungi are implicated in the condition ergotism, which causes convulsive and gangrenous symptoms. Others include psychedelic drugs (e.g., LSD and some alkaloids in Ipomoea tricolor and related species[citation needed]). Uses[edit] In addition to the naturally occurring ergonovine (used as an oxytocic) and ergotamine (a vasoconstrictor used to control migraine), synthetic derivatives of importance are the oxytocic methergine, the anti-migraine drugs dihydroergotamine and methysergide, hydergine (a mixture of dihydroergotoxine mesylates, INN: ergoline mesylates), and bromocriptine, used for numerous purposes including treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Ailanthus triphysa Ailanthus triphysa (also Ailanthus malabarica) is a medium to tall evergreen rainforest tree in Asia and Australia. The wood may be used for matchwood and plywood. The tree is known as halmaddi in India, where its resin, also called halmaddi, may be used in incense. Inappropriate extraction methods were resulting in trees dying, so by the 1990s the Indian forestry department had banned extraction. Common names in Australia include white bean and ferntop ash. Distribution[edit] It occurs in India, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. Description[edit] Ailanthus triphysa leaves with larva of Eligma narcissus moth. Uses[edit] The wood contain various alkaloids and quassinoids, including beta-carboline,[8] and has been used for the treatment of dyspepsia, bronchitis, ophthalmia and snake bite.[9] References[edit] Further reading[edit]
The World's Healthiest Foods 100 foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way of Eating Links to the articles about these foods can be found below. In addition to questions about our foods, we often get asked about beverages and sweeteners. In the beverage category, water and green tea have been especially popular topics, and in the sweetener category, so have honey and maple syrup. Of course, there are many nutritious foods other than those included on our list that we feel are wonderful, health-promoting foods; if there are other whole foods - such as fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, etc - that you like, by all means enjoy them. To find out why some of your favorite nutritious foods are not included in our list, read The Criteria Used to Select the World's Healthiest Foods. FAQs about the World's Healthiest Foods Criteria for The World's Healthiest Foods The criteria we used will also help you understand why some of your favorite (and also nutritious) foods may not be included on our list.
Argyreia nervosa Argyreia nervosa is a perennial climbing vine that is native to the Indian subcontinent and introduced to numerous areas worldwide, including Hawaii, Africa and the Caribbean. Though it can be invasive, it is often prized for its aesthetic value. Common names include Hawaiian Baby Woodrose, Adhoguda अधोगुडा or Vidhara विधारा (Sanskrit), Elephant Creeper and Woolly Morning Glory. A. nervosa seeds contain various ergoline alkaloids, such as ergine,[2] which can produce psychedelic effects.[3][unreliable source?] History[edit] A. nervosa is a rare example of a plant whose putative hallucinogenic properties were not recognized until recent times. Legality[edit] Seeds[edit] Arygeria nervosa seeds next to a metric ruler. In most countries it is legal to purchase, sell or germinate A. nervosa seeds. Extracted chemicals[edit] Extracting ergine from A. nervosa seeds is illegal in the USA, since it is a scheduled substance. Extracts[edit] References[edit] Jump up ^ "Taxon: Argyreia nervosa (Burm. f.)
Amanita muscaria Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita, is a mushroom and psychoactive basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita. Native throughout the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Amanita muscaria has been unintentionally introduced to many countries in the Southern Hemisphere, generally as a symbiont with pine plantations, and is now a true cosmopolitan species. It associates with various deciduous and coniferous trees. Although it is generally considered poisonous, reports of human deaths resulting from eating the mushroom are extremely rare. After parboiling—which removes the mushroom's psychoactive substances—it is eaten as a food in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. Taxonomy and naming[edit] The name of the mushroom in many European languages is thought to be derived from its use as an insecticide when sprinkled in milk. Buttons Classification[edit] Amanita muscaria var. formosa sensu Thiers, southern Oregon Coast
Apocynum cannabinum Although dogbane is poisonous to livestock, it likely got its name from its resemblance to a European species of the same name.[1] Distribution and habitat[edit] Apocynum cannabinum grows in open wooded areas, ditches, and hillsides, and prefers moist places. Description[edit] Apocynum cannabinum grows up to 2 meters/6 feet tall. Invasive species[edit] In gardens it can be invasive, growing from spreading roots. Uses[edit] In the fall, when toxins drain to the roots, the plant can be harvested for fiber, which can be used to make strong string and cordage for use in bows, fire-bows, nets and tie-downs. Phytoremediation[edit] Apocynum cannabinum is a phytoremediation plant, a hyperaccumulator used to sequester lead in its biomass. Fiber[edit] Apocynum cannabinum was used as a source of fiber by Native Americans,[2] to make hunting nets, fishing lines, clothing, and twine.[1] It is called qéemu [qǽːmu] in Nez Perce and [taxʷɨ́s] in Sahaptin. Medicinal[edit] See also[edit] Bioremediation
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