Gingko

This ancient tree has lived in China for around 270 million years. Today, it is best known to treat brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. But it is also effective at relieving the symptoms of anxiety and depression, promoting bone healing, and reducing inflammation.

Turmeric

Native to India, the well known bright orange turmeric root is excellent at reducing the inflammation of the joints, arthritis, treating skin conditions, and preventing cancer and some genetic conditions.

Tea Tree

Originating from Australia, tea tree oil is wonderful for treating skin conditions. It can treat fungal infections such as athletes foot, cuts, acne, and insect bites.

Echinacea

Native to North America, the first recorded medicinal use of the echinacea plant is with the Native Americans in the 18th century. It can be used to treat colds, flu, respiratory infections, bronchitis, and boosts the immune system.

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If you are worried about consuming anything you are unsure of, seek medical advice immediately.

Ricinus Communis AKA the Castor Oil Plant

Indigenous to the Mediterranean, Eastern Africa, and India, this plant can now be found all over the world in tropical climates. It is the current holder of the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s most poisonous plant. A lethal dose would be 4-8 seeds, creating a burning sensation in your mouth and throat.

Hippomane Mancinella AKA Manzanilla de la Muerte (little apple of death)

What looks like a tasty fruit on a Manchineel tree, is definitely an apple that you want to avoid – unless you are a tortoise (as they regularly snack on these fruits). The fruit will make your mouth burn straight away. The tree is so toxic, it also produces a white sap, that if comes into contact with your skin, will cause a severe allergic rash. Definitely not a good place to take shelter from a rain storm! This tree can be found in South America and the Galapagos Islands.

Abrus Precatorius AKA Rosary Pea

Native to Indonesia, these black, red or white beads are often used in percussion instruments. Although attractive to look at, the seeds contain abrin, which is fatal to humans. It reacts with the body in a similar way to castor seeds.

Water Hemlock

Water Hemlock is native to North America and can be found in many of its wet areas. It is a tricky one because it looks like the leaves of carrots and parsnips, but it contains a killer substance. The cicutoxin concentrated in its roots can result in sickness and convulsions.

Wisteria

Wisteria is a beautiful flowering plant that can be found all over the world. Despite its attractive flowers, the entire plant is poisonous. If ingested, it can cause nausea, diarrhea and high fever. It’s great for photos, but best not to touch.

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This botanical garden in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is an incredible feat. Within it, there are over 6,500 species of plants, and it was originally created in the early 19th century as a way to introduce different plants and herbs to Europe. Now it’s used for a lot of research in Brazil, but also as a wonderful place to see all the gorgeous plants and birds that live in it.

Royal Botanic Gardens, England

Kew, England is home to one of the most fabulous indoors botanical gardens in the world, and is, in fact, the largest botanical gardens in the world. With more than 30,000 types of plants within the greenhouses, you will never find a collection like that anywhere else in the world! One of the greenhouses are even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is only one of three with that title in the world.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa has another botanical garden listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well! The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is especially different because there are only native plants in the garden, which is really special.

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Gingko

This ancient tree has lived in China for around 270 million years. Today, it is best known to treat brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. But it is also effective at relieving the symptoms of anxiety and depression, promoting bone healing, and reducing inflammation.

Turmeric

Native to India, the well known bright orange turmeric root is excellent at reducing the inflammation of the joints, arthritis, treating skin conditions, and preventing cancer and some genetic conditions.

Tea Tree

Originating from Australia, tea tree oil is wonderful for treating skin conditions. It can treat fungal infections such as athletes foot, cuts, acne, and insect bites.

Echinacea

Native to North America, the first recorded medicinal use of the echinacea plant is with the Native Americans in the 18th century. It can be used to treat colds, flu, respiratory infections, bronchitis, and boosts the immune system.

The post Healing Plants from Around the World appeared first on Traveler Master.

If you are worried about consuming anything you are unsure of, seek medical advice immediately.

Ricinus Communis AKA the Castor Oil Plant

Indigenous to the Mediterranean, Eastern Africa, and India, this plant can now be found all over the world in tropical climates. It is the current holder of the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s most poisonous plant. A lethal dose would be 4-8 seeds, creating a burning sensation in your mouth and throat.

Hippomane Mancinella AKA Manzanilla de la Muerte (little apple of death)

What looks like a tasty fruit on a Manchineel tree, is definitely an apple that you want to avoid – unless you are a tortoise (as they regularly snack on these fruits). The fruit will make your mouth burn straight away. The tree is so toxic, it also produces a white sap, that if comes into contact with your skin, will cause a severe allergic rash. Definitely not a good place to take shelter from a rain storm! This tree can be found in South America and the Galapagos Islands.

Abrus Precatorius AKA Rosary Pea

Native to Indonesia, these black, red or white beads are often used in percussion instruments. Although attractive to look at, the seeds contain abrin, which is fatal to humans. It reacts with the body in a similar way to castor seeds.

Water Hemlock

Water Hemlock is native to North America and can be found in many of its wet areas. It is a tricky one because it looks like the leaves of carrots and parsnips, but it contains a killer substance. The cicutoxin concentrated in its roots can result in sickness and convulsions.

Wisteria

Wisteria is a beautiful flowering plant that can be found all over the world. Despite its attractive flowers, the entire plant is poisonous. If ingested, it can cause nausea, diarrhea and high fever. It’s great for photos, but best not to touch.

The post 5 Poisonous Plants to Be Wary Of On Your Travels appeared first on Traveler Master.

This botanical garden in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is an incredible feat. Within it, there are over 6,500 species of plants, and it was originally created in the early 19th century as a way to introduce different plants and herbs to Europe. Now it’s used for a lot of research in Brazil, but also as a wonderful place to see all the gorgeous plants and birds that live in it.

Royal Botanic Gardens, England

Kew, England is home to one of the most fabulous indoors botanical gardens in the world, and is, in fact, the largest botanical gardens in the world. With more than 30,000 types of plants within the greenhouses, you will never find a collection like that anywhere else in the world! One of the greenhouses are even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is only one of three with that title in the world.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa has another botanical garden listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well! The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is especially different because there are only native plants in the garden, which is really special.

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