November 2008: In nature, the inception of life begins with the Cotyledons: a seed leaf from the mother's side with a seated-radial position, often with shaggy hair containing the uterine with the same mother but different fathers. Of the radicle-position mammalian placenta, it is developed as the villi, as in the chorion or membranous (afterbirth or choriod coat). Cotyledon is from Latin for navelwort, and in mythical representation, the Tree of Eternal Life, as in the Pennywort ( Umbilicus rupestris ), an Eurasian plant having thick, peltate leaves and yellowish-green flowers, also called navelwort.

It is Artemis, (Apollo's sister) in Greek mythology (goddess of the beasts) who brings the mugwort with four additional herbs, and it is a wonder that this analogy would not be a lambent chime to seek the truth within the framework of the the man's house, Androecium (also Andromeda) and the woman's house, Gynoecium (also the Lady of the Labyrinth).

© AHD: 3RD ED ecumenical- of worldwide scope or applicability; universal; concerned with establishing unity within the flora and fauna environment, Late Latin oecūmenicus, from Greek oikoumenikos, from (hē) oikoumenē (gē), (the) inhabited (world), feminine present passive participle of oikein, to inhabit, from oikos, house, weik-¹- mensa (47)

Native plant medicine from the four directions: (icons © unknown) © The Cherokee Herbal, J. T. Garrett, Chapter Seven, Plant Medicines of the North, begins with the Pentathon of Herbs : Allspice, Ash tree, Bluebells, Forget-me-not, Celandine, Centaury, Cilantro, Laurel tree, Hyssop, Pennyworth, Thyme,  Tickseed, Yulan

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Pentathon of Herbs

Below is a working list obtained from J. T. Garrett's book which are prominently under study and were categorized into four directions, this group being north, which guides the four stigmas. Formulas are not available, and must be the responsibility of the reader. (Please encourage your naturopathic physicians and resources to create homeopathic (minute doses and remedies) using medicinal herbs and plants.)

  Adam and Eve root ( Aplectrum hyemale ); putty-root; bronchial, pulmonary
  Alexanders ( Angelica atropurpurea ), roots for winter aches, bacteria, used in cooking soups, seeds for seasoning, asthma

  Allspice (see Spicewood) ( Pimenta dioica ) tropical American evergreen tree having opposite, simple leaves and small white clusters in cymes; dried nearly ripe berries used as a spice, also called pimento, variant of Spanish pimiento, red or green pepper, pepper plant, from pimienta, black pepper, pepper fruit, from Late Latin pigmenta, plural of pigmentum, vegetable juice, condiment, pigment, from Latin, pigment, from pingere, to paint, see root peig-

  Anemone ( Anemone lancifolia, .A. nemorosa, and A. blanda ), "wind flower", headaches, dizzy spells, stomachaches, gout, asthma, "crowfoot"
  Apple tree ( Malus sylvestris ), "wind medicine", small in size, voice problems, pectin, constipation, rose family

Tree of Eternal Life

   Ash tree ( Fraxinus americana or Sorbus americana ); analgesic, astringent, "biltmore ash" calming nerves, inflammation, many possible remedies; opposite, pinnately compound leaves, clusters of small flowers, and one-seeded fruit, white ash; Linguistics: the letter æ in Old English (some modern phonetic alphabets) representing the vowel sound of Modern English ash, Middle English asshe, from Old English æsc

  Bearberry shrub ( Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ), smoking to reduce nicotine edge, used to celery seeds for urinary track problems, (no use during pregnancy)
  Blessed thistle ( Cnicus benedictus ), infusion related to contraceptives, fevers from digestive problems, digestive track inflammation, astringent

  Bluebells ( Mertensia virginica ), entire plant used for remedies related to respiratory complaints, Virginia cowslip, forget-me-nots, Borage family
Virginia cowslip- genus Endymion in the lily family, native to western Europe and northwest Africa, and having racemes of usually blue to pink bell-shaped flowers, also called wood hyacinth, also harebell- perennial plant ( Campanula rotundifolia ) having slender stems, dense clusters of basil leaves, and bell-shaped blue and white flowers, also called bluebell

  Butternut tree ( Juglans cinerea ), toothaches, used with rhubarb as laxative, nut shells used as dye, many uses
  Canker root ( Coptis trifolia ), goldthread, oral application, eye wash, indigestion, crushed rhizomes contain alkaloid berberine, mild sedative
  Carolina jasmine ( Gelsemium sempervirens ), yellow jessamine, sedative, painkiller, formula for "clearing the head"

Celandine  ( Chelidonium majus ), swallowwort, the lesser celandine, perennial Eurasian herb having deeply divided leaves, showy yellow flowers, and yellow-orange latex, Middle English celidoine, from Old French, from Medieval Latin celidōnia, from Latin chelīdonia, feminine of chelīdnium, from Greek khelidonion, from khelidōn, swallow (from association by ancient writers of the blossoming of the plant with the return of the swallows in spring.) see root ghel-¹-; nightingale, sea fish, bright colors, counterpoise*
Swallowwart- ( genus Cynanchum ) any of several vines especially C. nigrum, native to Europe, having clusters of small brownish-purple flowers

  Chaparral ( Larrea tridentata ), "Trail of tears medicine", relief from inflammation, bacterial or viral, poultice for arthritis, skin conditions
  Chickasaw plum ( Prunis augustifolia ), treating fever, head lice
  Chinkapin tree ( Castenea pumila ), Allegheny chinkipin, strong astringent
  Cinquefoil ( Potentilla reptans ), five fingers, astringent; coagulation

  Corn ( Zea mays ), leaves used, saponin, essential oil, mush used for ill
  Cucumber Magnolia (see Magnolia tree)
  Eyebright ( Euphrasia officinalis ), pollen relief, expectorant, decongestant
  Fern, brakeroot ( Polypodium vulgare ), cough, respiratory, used with honey locust ( Gleditsia triacanthos ), addressing more serious respiratory issues
  Globe flower ( Trollius laxus ), leaves and stems for thrush, use fresh
  Goldenrod ( Solidago erecta and S. odora ), special medicine, fungal treatment
  Ground ivy ( Glecoma hederaceae ), tea preparation, hives in children
  Heal-all ( Prunella vulgaris ), woundwart, relief for gas, colic, sore throats
  Heather ( Calluna vulgaris ), tea preparation, sedative, expectorant, diuretic
  Hickory tree ( Carya tormentosa ), mockernut or white hickory, nuts crushed and used in foods, soups, immune builder
  Hophornbeam tree ( Ostrya virginiana ), used with willow bark for toothaches

  Hyssop ( Hysoppus officinalis ), mint family, flowertops used for treating respiratory problems; expectorant, phlegm reduction, allergy relief with flaxseed, also used for coughs, hoarseness, and sore throats, sometimes mixed with horehound, vascular relaxation, excess anxiety, (should not be confused with Indian hyssop or vervain, see fire); Hyssop is an Eurasian plant having spikes of small blue flowers and aromatic leaves used in perfumery and as a condiment; Hebraic cleanser, source of twigs: John 29:19 (KJV, 1964) "Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar, and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth."

  Indian hemp ( Apocynum cannabinum ), dropsy-weed, "wind weed", used for breathing difficulties, asthma, many uses (caution, is not Cannibis sativa)
  Jasmine ( Jasminum officinale ), tea preparations, calming agent, aromatherapy, used also "to soothe the skin"
  Jumpseed ( Tovara virginiana ), leaf tea for whooping cough, needs study

  Laurel tree ( Kalmia latifolia ), "mountain laurel", bark used, sacred plant, pain relief, poultice used for aches, eastern cousin "white wicky" also pretty with white and pink flowers, also called calico bush (leathery leaves contain toxins)
Laurel ( Laurus nobilis ), Mediterranean evergreen tree having aromatic, simple leaves and small blackish berries, also called bay, bay laurel, sweet bay; wreaths signify ancient nobility, Middle English, from Old French laureole, from Latin laureola, diminutive of laurea (crown of laurel), laurel tree

  Magnolia tree ( Magnolia acuminata, M. fraseri, and M. tripetala), cucumber tree, used for toothaches, cleansing, severe diarrhea, expectorant
  Maple tree ( Acer rubrum ), red maple bark used for sore eyes, focus
  Marsh mallow ( Althaea officinalis ), internal swelling, mucilaginous compound polysaccharides, leaves used for bronchial, flowers for cough
  Mint ( Mentha arvenis ), field mint, tea preparation, reducing fever, poultice for headache with other mixtures
  Mullein ( Verbascum thapsus ), Great mullein, Indian tobacco, tea used for bronchitis, viral, asthma, oil of flower used for earaches
  Pansy ( Viola tricolor ), expectorant, loosen phlegm, demulcent, contains rutin

  Pennyworth ( Obolaria virginica ), North American, viral-bacterial resistance, children's colic; having fleshy leaves and small white or purplish flowers

Eurasian Pennywort ( Umbilicus rupestris ), Eurasian plant having thick, peltate leaves and yellowish-green flowers, also called navelwort

  Poplar tree ( Leriodendron tulipifera ), "big tree", used with dogwood for anything that ails you, viral, rheumatism, inner bark usage, "ancestor tree" etc.
  Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea ), fever, mouth and ear infections, currently stripped from habitat
  Queen Anne's lace ( Daucus carota ), wild carrot, children's formulas, to fight bacterial, viral
  Raspberry ( Rubus odoratus ), both black raspberry ( R. occidentalis ) are used for ellagin acid to treat numerous ailments
  Sensitive plant ( Cassia or Senna nictitans ), used with wild senna ( Senna marilandica) in high stress situation, children's fainting spells
  Smallflower ( Ranunculus abortivus ), sedative, sore throat, mouth sores
  Spicewood ( Lendera benzoin ), allspice, children with croup, viral, cough
  Spruce tree ( Picea rubens ), expectorant, tea preparations, viral inhibitor
  Thunder plant ( Sempervivum tectorum ), houseleek, juice from plant used for earaches with warm wash

Tickseed ( Desmodium nudiflorum ), roots used for sores, gingivitis, also see Tick-trefoil ( D. canadense ), also called devil's thistle or tick clover noted for burlike pods that stick to fabric worn or animals, see beggars tick Coreopsis- any of the various plants of the genus Coreopsis in the composite family, especially the North American species, having showing radiant flower heads with yellow or, rarely, purplish flowers, also called tickseed, New Latin Coreopsis, genus name : Greek koris, bedbug, see root sker-1- + -OPSIS (sker-1-; cortex, bark, that which can be cut off, social integration*, intelligence*, see additional links here when available) Beggar ticks-  also beggar's tick, any of the various weeds of the genus Bidens in the composite family, having heads of usually yellow flowers and small, dry fruit, also called bur marigold, Spanish needles, sticktight, tickseed, or any of the various plants with clinging fruit, especially tick trefoil -opsis- suffix, something resembling a specific thing, Greek sight, seeing, like, from opsis, sight, see root okw- gmt (44)

  Thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ), mint family, used for treating coughs, spasms, antitussive, special (5-point) medicine, "heal-all-herbals", especially mucous membranes, viral relief, genus Thymus, from southern Europe (Spain), having small white to lilac flowers grouped in headlike clusters, used in seasoning, Middle English, from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Greek thumon, also see fire

  Tomato ( Lycopersicon esclentum ), used with nodding onion for immunity
  toothwort ( Zanthoxylum americanum ), prickly ash, twigs chewed for toothaches, many remedies
  Unicorn root ( Aletris farinosa ), love plant, "true unicorn root", lung ailments
  Violet ( Viola adorata ), leaves and flowers used as expectorant, calming, insomnia, "wind in the chest", relief for pulmonary problems
  Wild cherry tree ( Prunus serotina ), bark used in cough formulas, volatile oil
  Wild indigo ( Bastisia tinctoria ), tonic, relief from bacterial-viral
  Witch hazel shrub ( Hamamelis virginiana ), twigs, bark used for tea preparation for sore throats, mild astringent

Yulan- ( Magnolia heptapeta ) deciduous Chinese tree grown for its large cup-shaped, fragrant white flowers, Chinese (Mandarin) yùlán : yù, jade (flank stone) + lán, orchid (showy) see orchid tree- ( Bauhinia variegata ) pea family; irregular lavender or purplish flowers with deeply emarginated leaves, and ( Amherstia nobilis ) of Burma, compound leaves with great profusion of large, irregular, yellow-spotted, scarlet flowers
 

Comment on "Cherokee Herbal" by J. T. Garrett: Many of the remedies from the ancient people of America have been lost, and Garrett has provided us a pathway to preserve the past by focusing on the plants as the spiritual sources for healing and food.

additions:
sheep berry, nannyberry
sheep laurel, lambkill
shellbark, shagbark