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Welcome!

Below you will find the medicinal plants tended by students in our campus gardens. Click on the images below to learn more. Each plant page features tips for identification, uses, harvesting instructions, and more!
Please always remember to follow the principals of the honorable harvest.

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Anise Hyssop

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Calendula

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Chamomile

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Elder

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Lemon Verbena

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Mint

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Red Raspberry Leaf

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Tulsi (Holy Basil)
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Blue Vervain

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California Poppy

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Comfrey

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Lavender

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Marshmallow

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Motherwort

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Skullcap

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Valerian
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Burdock

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Catnip

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Echinacea

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Lemon Balm

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Meadowsweet

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Nettle (Stinging)

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Spilanthes

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Yarrow

For consultations and more detailed information, click here for a list of local professional herbalists.
For more information about making herbal medicine, see our vocab page, or this downloadable zine:

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  • Permaculture
    • How to Get Involved
    • History
    • Schedule a Tour
    • Our Gardens >
      • Franklin
      • Berkshire
      • Hillside
      • Hampshire
    • Medicinal Plant Guide >
      • Local Herbal Resources
      • Vocabulary
    • UMass Student Farmers Market
    • Donate Today
    • Annual Reports >
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      • 2021
    • Local Permaculture Resources
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    • How-To Guide for Food Service
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