Dermatitis

Juniper Berry

Juniperus communis

Habitat: The juniper berry is found in eastern deciduous forest & tallgrass prairie habitats.

Active Chemical Ingredients: Terpinen-4-ol (C₁₀H₁₈O) has anti-inflammatory properties, thus treating dermatitis.

Season: August-December

Uses: Juniper berries can be used to treat indigestion, snakebite and dermatitis.

Preparation: Chew the berries for indigestion. Apply crushed berries to the dermatitis affected area. Mix juniper berry oil with lard to apply to wounds such as snakebite.

      

 

Terpinen-4-ol (n.d) Retrieved September 9, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terpinen-4-ol.

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

               

Habitat: Eastern deciduous forest & tallgrass prairie

Active Chemical Ingredient: Biochanin A (C₁₆H₁₂O₅)

Season: Can be grown in fall or spring

Uses: Red clover can be used to treat skin issues (dermatitis) such as eczema or psoriasis.

Preparation: Create a topical treatment by infusing the flower heads in water or mix with an oil to create a salve.

 

Biochanin A (n.d) Retrieved September 9, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biochanin_A