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Medicinal Plants

 
 
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023
1. Medicinal Plants Marker
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Plants often have strong chemical weapons stored in their roots, stems, leaves, flowers and seeds. They rely on these toxins to protect themselves from pests. Even thousands of years ago humans discovered that when some of these toxic plants are taken in a proper amount they heal instead of harm.

Some commonly used medicinal plants are Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) to soothe stomachs and ease sleep, Sage (Salvia sp.) to clean wounds and protect from infestation, and Mugwort (Artemisia argiy), to aid with liver, blood, and circulation issues.

Since many medicinal plants can also be poisonous, please do not pick or eat any plants growing at the garden.
 
Erected by Queens Botanical Garden.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & ArchaeologyHorticulture & ForestryScience & Medicine.
 
Location. 40° 45.042′ N, 73° 49.699′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker can be reached from Main Street just south of Dahlia Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43-50 Main Street, Flushing NY 11355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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. Artemisia abrotanum (here, next to this marker); Teucrium chamaedrys (here, next to this marker); Opuntia compressa (a few steps from this marker); Echinacea angustifolia (a few steps from this marker); Eschscholzia californica (a few steps from this marker); Agastache foeniculum (a few steps from this marker); Symphytum officinale (a few steps from this marker); Parthenium integrifolium (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
 
Medicinal Plants Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023
2. Medicinal Plants Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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