<Tr> <Th> Scientific name </Th> <Th> Name </Th> <Th> Description </Th> <Th> Picture </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Ferula assa - foetida </Td> <Td> Asafoetida </Td> <Td> Might be useful for IBS, high cholesterol, and breathing problems . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Frangula alnus </Td> <Td> Alder buckthorn </Td> <Td> Bark (and to a lesser extent the fruit) has been used as a laxative, due to its 3--7% anthraquinone content . Bark for medicinal use is dried and stored for a year before use, as fresh bark is violently purgative; even dried bark can be dangerous if taken in excess . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Fumaria officinalis </Td> <Td> Fumitory </Td> <Td> Traditionally thought to be good for the eyes and to remove skin blemishes . In modern times herbalists use it to treat skin diseases and conjunctivitis, as well as to cleanse the kidneys . However, Howard (1987) warns that fumitory is poisonous and should only be used under the direction of a medical herbalist . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr>

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