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Medicinal Plants Found in Kentucky
Medicinal Plants Found in Kentucky. Kentucky has native temperate forests that have good growing conditions for medicinal plants. Most medicinal plants grow on north- or east-facing slopes where the micro-climate is damper and cooler. Medicinal plants tend to like shade and moist, well-drained soil. Kentucky has a moderate, relatively humid...
Kentucky has native temperate forests that have good growing conditions for medicinal plants. Most medicinal plants grow on north- or east-facing slopes where the micro-climate is damper and cooler. Medicinal plants tend to like shade and moist, well-drained soil. Kentucky has a moderate, relatively humid climate, with abundant rainfall.
Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium)
American ginseng is a native Kentucky medicinal plant. The root is used to make medicine. According to The Internet Drug Index, there is some scientific evidence that ginseng lowers sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. They also report that it is possibly effective in preventing respiratory tract infections such as the common cold. There is no scientific that it is effective for "stress, anemia, insomnia, gastritis, impotence, fever, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), HIV/AIDS, fibromyalgia, breast cancer, and other conditions."
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Goldenseal is a native Kentucky medicinal plant. It has been used to treat infections. Goldenseal also contains a substance called berberine, which can lower blood pressure. Goldenseal should not be used on infants. The herbalist supplements have been found to contain harmful impurities. There have been rare side effects with taking goldenseal including persistent headaches, easy bruising, nausea, vomiting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, and mood changes.
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Witch hazel is a native Kentucky medicinal plant. The leaves have been used for treating varicose veins, hemorrhoids and diarrhea. Herbal supplements may contain harmful impurities. Your pharmacist will know which brand is safe. Rare side effects could include stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and constipation.
