English Plantain
Plantago Lanceolata
The English Plantain is found in both the Eastern Deciduous Forest and the Tall Grass Prairie. It is a highly valued herd due to its medicinal properties. The roots can be used to heal snakebites. A decoction of dried leaves promotes blood clotting. Leaves made into a poultice can stop bleeding, heal sores, blisters, and reduce swelling. After being bitten by any bug you can rub fresh plantain leaves around the affected area to reduce swelling and the irritation to itch. A tea made from the leaves can help with diarrhea. The main chemical compound in the Plantain is aucubin. It's chemical formula is C15H22O9.
http://medicinalherbinfo.org/herbs/Plantain.html
http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.82585.html?rid=b247a133-49b5-4002-9501-92d692b3b20f
Black Walnut
(Juglans Nigra)
The black walnut tree is found in both the Eastern Deciduous Forest and the Tall Grass Prairie. It has the ability to heal open wounds and sores with the oil from the walnut. A leaf decoction can be used to heal skin irritations like boils and sores. The leaves, bark, and walnut hulls are all used medicinally. You can make a tincture from the leaves for skin and external afflictions. A tea can also be made from the leaves and bark to speed up the healing process of wounds and also as a laxative. You can eat the walnut as it is full of vitamins and minerals. The chemical in the walnut is tannin. Tannin's chemical formula is C27H24O18.
Tanninhttp://www.herballegacy.com/Berry_Medicinal.html
http://altnature.com/gallery/blackwalnut.htm
http://www.chemindustry.com/chemicals/15140.html
http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/452707#section=2D-Structure
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