Cardinal Flower

Cardinal Flower

Common Name: Cardinal Flower
Species Name: Lobelia Cardinalis L.
Genus: Lobelia
Located: Eastern Deciduous Forest
Bloom Time: July to September
Uses:

• root tea expels worms and treats stomach troubles
• leaf tea treats fevers, rheumatism, colds
• leaf poultice treats headaches
• pulverized root treats cramps
• externally, root tea helps persistent sores

Active Chemicals:

• Lobinaline
• C27H34N2

Sources:

Foster, S., & Duke, J. (n.d.). Peterson field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America (Third ed.).

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