Florida State College at Jacksonville

BSC 1005 Life in its Biological Environment Lab 9 : Medicinal Remedies Name:

Record the current conditions at your study site. 1:

Date & Time of Day Temperature Humidity Barometric Pressure Precipitation Soil Condition Clouds UV index 09/29/2013 85 degrees 65% Barometer 29.91 in./759.7 mm 20% Wet Mostly Cloudy 8 Very High

2: For centuries, humans have used medicines derived from other species. This week you will search your BioArea for sources of medicinal or herbal remedies. Check your local pharmacy or health food store for examples of medicinal plant products. Complete the following chart with at least five examples: Common Name
Aloe vera Dandelion

Scientific Name
Aloe barbadensis Taraxacum officinale

Part Used
The leaf All parts for food, just roots Bark Bark Inner Bark and Nettles

Medication
Topical gel, cosmetics Eaten as food, or taken as herbal supplement Brewed in a tea, or powder Powder Can be used in tea or poultice

Used to treat
Burns, cuts, scars A diuretic, prevents gallstones and cleanses liver Throat and mouth infections, bleeding gums, and to cure acute diarrhea Used as a substituted for aspirin Insect Bites and wounds can be substitute for bandage ,

Live oak Willow Tree Pine Tree

Quercus virginiana Salix Pinus clausa

3: Are there any changes or anything new in your BioArea this week? Nothing really, just a lot of rain. ***For my 4th one I just put the Genus name, there are over 50 types of willow trees and so many of them look the same that I would really just be guessing.