Sore throat

Flora used in treating the malady: SORE THROAT

Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)

• Found in both Tall Grass Prairie and Eastern Deciduous Forest
• Poison: make a tea from the berries
• tea: boil one cup of water and add one tablespoon of berries
• Constipation: Berry Tincture
• tincture: fill jar with berries, fill remaining space with a 1:1 ratio of alcohol and water
• Rashes/ Dermatitis:
•   To make a remarkably effective natural itch salve, melt two tablespoons of of beeswax in a saucepan, add about 1/3 cup unsalted butter, 1/3 cup ground juniper berries, and a tablespoon of ground cloves and stir. Allow the salve to cool before applying to itchy skin, as needed.  (source)
• Anti-inflammatory/Anti-infection: any ingested form of the berry 
• could be useful in the healing of sprained body parts
• Sore Throat: juniper berry tea
• refer to the above recipe for tea making 
• Food Poisoning:
• Antiseptic: any ingested form of the berry (tea is recommended) can help clear waste from the systems
• (Source)
• Chemical in Juniper Berries: Terpinene-4-ol

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ECHINACEA:

• Echinacea angustifolia
• Tall Grass Prairie and Eastern Deciduous Forest (Late Summer/Early Fall)- moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas
• Active chemical ingrediens: humulene

• Uses: topical wound healing, stimulate the immune system, lowering of inflammation, disinfecting wounds and scrapes
• Preparations: boil roots in water to form a decoction or tincture, or consume raw petals

Echinacea sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinacea

http://www.drugs.com/npc/echinacea.html

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http://www.herbazest.com/herbs/echinacea

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_attack