MODIFIED
FLOWER

COMMON NAME

SCIENTIFIC NAME

MEDICINAL USES

 



Peony

Paeonia officinalis

Promote menstruation
Expel placenta after childbirth




Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca

Contraceptive

 



Saffron

Crocus sativas

Menstrual pain

Chronic uterus hemorrhages

 

 

Ladyslipper

Cyripedium pubescens

Menstrual pain

Labor pain

 

 

Chinese Motherwort

Leonurus sibiricus

Menstrual pain

Excessive menstruation

Post partum bleeding

Uterine contractions

 

 

Marigold

Calendula officinalis

Promote menstrual flow

Abortion

                  

Birthwort

Aristolochia clematis

Uterine stimulant

Induce childbirth

 

 

Partridge berry

Mitchella repens

Hasten childbirth

Uterine & ovary tonic

Promote easy delivery

Eases menstrual problems

 

 

Chinese hibiscus

(shoeblack plant)

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Menstrual pain

Cystitis

 



Lilac chastetree

(monk's pepper tree)

Vitex agnus-castus

Hormone imbalance

Restore fertility

Regulate heavy menstruation

Relieving PMS

Easing menopause

Regulate sexual activity



                       

Bush vetchling

Lathyrus ornatus

Remove placenta after childbirth

 



Japanese chaff flower

Achyranthus japonica

Delayed menses

Contraceptive

Abortion

 

Blackberry lily

Belamcanda chinensis

Abortion

 



Peppermint

Mentha piperita

Abortion

Infertility

 



Chamomile (german)

Matricaria recutita

Promote menstruation

Menstrual pain

Ovarian cyst pain

 



Bowltube iris

Iris macrosiphon

Hasten childbirth

Disclaimer: This information was discovered through researching the historical medicinal uses of flowering plants. 
                     These remedies are not recommended for actual use.