This site requires Javascript to be turned on. Please enable Javascript and reload the page.

Herbarium: Medicinal Plants as Information Worthy Worts: Comprehensive Comparison of the Histories, Structures, and Therapeutic Uses of Plants in the Scrophulariaceae and Asteraceae Families In order to better understand the “worts'” categorization, an analysis of the plants within the Scrophulariaceae family (Scrophularia californica, Scrophularia scorodonia, and Galvezia juncea) and two plants within the Asteraceae family (Artemisia douglasiana and Artemisia campestris) was conducted. Through research thus far, it was found that these aforementioned plants share structural similarities in terms of aspects that include venation of the leaves. The most prominent common denominator of the wort category is that they all have therapeutic uses. Among the historical therapeutic uses found in the literature are anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and antioxidant uses. These benefits have been utilized from societies ranging from the American Indians to the Europeans. -By Chris Leung, Catly Do, Fady Tawfik, and Sean Jamali. Exploring the Sages: Medicinal Properties and Appearances of Artemisia Californica and Salvia Apiana Both plants Artemisia Californica and Salvia apiana under the category of sages play important roles in maintaining the growth of their local ecosystems with similar habitats, medicinal properties, and flowering appearances during the times of collection. However, they also share important differences in their flowering and growth patterns as well as the active agents used for their medicinal properties. In analyzing the similarities and differences between these two plants regarding appearances, climate, medicinal properties, and growth patterns, the similarities in how they are able to provide and support their local ecosystems is the big picture idea that can be understood. - By Stephanie Bottomley, Rasika Obla, Tony Ong, and Balpreet Sond. Tea Time: Exploring the Medicinal Properties of Bark-Use Plants from a Traditional Ecological Knowledge Context This page discusses three different plants that contain significant medicinal properties in their bark and have been historically used by indigenous communities throughout North America: Populus tremuloides, Frangula californica subsp. californica, and Amelanchier alnifolia. These species will be compared on a global scale by examining the bark-based applications of two related species from Africa and East Asia: Dovyalis caffra and Rhaphiolepis umbellata. Despite their phenotypic differences and the differences in their medicinal properties, all five of these plants have been used to help relieve symptoms of communicable and chronic diseases through the direct digestion of tea like remedies made from the boiled bark of these plants. -By Saja Zidan, Maha Ulhaq, Kate Santoso, Gillian, Miller, Anna Jovin, and Luc Lorain The History, Comparison, and Analysis of Parasitic Plants Our project presents the process of collecting and researching the special characteristics of parasitic plants. We explore each plant's respective medical practices and compare them to epiphytic plants that are similar to our original plants of interest. In each project, we individually explain how the plants were collected, identified, translated, and classified. The contextual reasons behind this process are also presented and connected to the general unique characteristics of parasitic plants. Each page provides a collection of media images that visually represent the main plant of interest, the epiphytic plant, the historical materia medica image, and the individual journal observations that we made of our respective plants. We offer comparative analysis and highlight important parts of each specimen throughout these photos. - By Khang Vo, Jessica McLaughlin, Alastair Sterns, and Dania Alkoraishi Combating Coughs: The Respiratory Remedies across North America Bioprospecting and the application of materia medica have played central roles in the remedy of physical ailments in humans throughout history. From ancient cultures utilizing extracts from leaves and roots to modern medicinal practices extracting medicinal properties from plants to put into pills and other therapies, materia medica has and remains a relevant and growing practice. Here, we examine various plants from North America and their varied characteristics, though they share similar medicinal properties.- By Raymond Ko, Mari Williams, Elizabeth Pham, Julia Tang, Cienna Henry Milton, and Emma Barrall Antiseptics in Nature: An exploratory analysis of Coptis trifolia and Larrea tridentata The following research studies common properties of plants used as potential antiseptic medicinal use. Explained more in depth later on, the first page introduces the plant Coptis trifolia, and its common characteristics with a similar plant, Thalictrum fendleri. The second page studies Larrea Tridentata found at the UCLA Herbarium and its living species at the UCLA Botanical Garden. The pages also examine other species found at the UCLA Botanical Garden, with references of possible characteristics which may allude to the specificity and uniqueness of the plants and objects. These three species studied share a common use as an antiseptic. - By Neha Shetty, Simran Athwal, Mariah Ghodrat, Madeline Huttie, and Liam Kordmahale-Izaddoust Plant Specimen and their Alias : Exploring the Identity of Plants with Animal in the Name Lycium torreyi and Equisetum laevigatum, both plant species with an animal in their name, were explored for their characteristics and relationship to their respective animals. Through extensive research, we deduce several similarities and differences between our plants that led us to an understanding of why each plant earned their colloquial name, or alias. Lycium torreyi and Equisetum laevigatum, alias Wolfberry and Smooth Horsetail, respectively, have several commonalities and differences to their corresponding animal including physical and character traits as well as their medicinal qualities. Images, observations and outside research portray the many queries and answers to their common name. By Frieda Anastopulos, Alexa Hernandez, Denise Llera, Chelsea Okoro, Grace Randall Precious Polygonaceae: Insight into the Historical Collection and Therapeutic Uses of Polygonum, Eriogonum, and Rumex Genera This comparative analysis took to exploring six species under the Polygonaceae plant family, half of which are housed in the UCLA Herbarium and half of which are located in the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden at UCLA. Although they shared a meaningful commonality, these plants fell under a total of three genuses, which seems to explain their differences in morphology - as observed in the physical herbarium specimen sheets and the botanical garden visit - and utility, as unveiled by various Materia Medica entries. However, with an understanding of both historical and modern collection processes, this analysis also postulated that such differences could relate to how these plants were collected and their associated metadata. - By Moryel Yashar, Lexie Baughman, Nicole Cohen, Yair Tabibi, Tabetha Sanchez, and Leah Tabibi Bidens pilosa, Crataegus douglasii, and Urtica dioica effects on Cardiovascular System Bidens pilosa, Crataegus douglasii, and Urtica dioica are medicinal plants that have been found to contain a myriad of bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids, antioxidants, and polyphenol compounds. These compounds are known to have significant effects on the cardiovascular system by primarily targeting systolic hypertension. Plant extracts and their derivatives ameliorate oxidative stress, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension associated with cardiovascular disease. This association is due to the characteristics of anti-inflammatory, vasorelaxant, and antiviral activity within the specimen. These medicinal outcomes are elicited to prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases risk factors. Overall, Bidens pilosa, Crataegus douglasii, and Urtica dioica play a crucial role in cardioprotective effects and health benefits. - By Salma Fawzi, Anaeli Guzman, Rere Huang, Lilliane Martin, Isabel Nakoud, and Sriha Srinivasan A History and Analysis of Antiviral Medicinal Plants Medicinal plants vary wildly among cultures around the world, and proper identification, collections, and bioprospecting of these plants expand upon modern medicine and provide new possibilities of drugs. Exploration of historical materia medica, preserved herbarium specimens, and observation of plants both in adaptations and chosen environment allow for the discovery of new medical leads. Three plants in particular, Eclipta prostrata, Astragalus nuttallii var. Nuttallii, and Sambucus canadensis, have historically been documented and used in medicine for their antiviral properties. Through the process of observation as well as investigation of historic cultural uses, much can be learned about these medicinal plants that carry these critical properties. - By Allison Wang, Joanne Kwak, Nina Do, Nicolo Villasis, Sabrina Huang, and Hamza Mojadidi

An In-Depth View of the Polygonaceae Plant Family: Exploring Rumex Acetosella and Eriogonum Cinereum.

After investigating our main plant, Rumex Acetosella, we took to visiting the UCLA Herbarium and observed some plants that were similar to the assigned one. Once we finished reviewing our physical specimen sheet, we went out to look for Eriogonum Cinerereum in a certain section of the gardens. As a partnership, Leah and I made sure to collect 5 items that related to the environment Eriogonum C. was in. Following our field collections, the investigation was followed by annotations, making observations, and trying to make connections between Rumex acetosella and Eriogonum cinereum. For instance, both of these plants belong to the plant family of Polygonaceae which means they'd have similar characteristics in their shape and potentially their medicinal uses. While Rumex acetosella has properties to help with inflammation and pain, Eriogonum cinereum also can be taken in a tea form to alleviate headaches and stomach aches. On the other hand, the plants differ in that Rumex Acetosella is a smaller and shorter plant that has red flower attachments on the top of the branches. Whereas Eriogonum cinereum is larger in height and width, it is more like a shrub.

In reviewing the material medical and metadata associated with this plant, we have found that the medicinal properties are helpful with women's , diarrhea, and inflammation. Feugiat nisl pretium fusce id velit ut tortor. Potenti nullam ac tortor vitae purus faucibus. Et ligula ullamcorper malesuada proin libero nunc consequat interdum. Nullam vehicula ipsum a arcu. Sed risus ultricies tristique nulla aliquet enim. Imperdiet sed euismod nisi porta lorem. Volutpat sed cras ornare arcu dui. Hac habitasse platea dictumst vestibulum. Tristique senectus e.

Eriogonum cinereum. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Faucibus in ornare quam viverra orci sagittis eu. Tempor orci eu lobortis elementum nibh. Neque vitae tempus quam pellentesque. Volutpat blandit aliquam etiam erat. Lectus urna duis convallis convallis tellus id interdum velit laoreet. Orci ac auctor augue mauris augue neque gravida in fermentum. Arcu bibendum at varius vel. Feugiat nisl pretium fusce id velit ut tortor. Potenti nullam ac tortor vitae purus faucibus. Et ligula ullamcorper malesuada proin libero nunc consequat interdum. Nullam vehicula ipsum a arcu. Sed risus ultricies tristique nulla aliquet enim. Imperdiet sed euismod nisi porta lorem. Volutpat sed cras ornare arcu dui. Hac habitasse platea dictumst vestibulum. Tristique senectus et netus et. ( reason why we went into the gardens process of research) add the garden image

Facilisis volutpat est velit egestas dui. Aenean vel elit scelerisque mauris pellentesque pulvinar pellentesque habitant morbi. Ac tortor vitae purus faucibus ornare suspendisse sed nisi lacus. At volutpat diam ut venenatis tellus in metus vulputate. Amet est placerat in egestas erat imperdiet sed. Erat pellentesque adipiscing commodo elit at. Tincidunt id aliquet risus feugiat in ante metus dictum. In eu mi bibendum neque egestas congue quisque egestas diam. Enim facilisis gravida neque convallis a cras semper auctor. Scelerisque fermentum dui faucibus in ornare. Donec massa sapien faucibus et molestie. ( similarities vs differences)

Ut venenatis tellus in metus vulputate eu scelerisque felis imperdiet. Sed faucibus turpis in eu mi. Pellentesque sit amet porttitor eget dolor morbi non arcu. Rutrum tellus pellentesque eu tincidunt tortor. Ultrices vitae auctor eu augue ut lectus arcu bibendum. Risus nec feugiat in fermentum posuere urna nec tincidunt. Vitae proin sagittis nisl rhoncus mattis rhoncus. Mi proin sed libero enim sed faucibus. Urna molestie at elementum eu facilisis. Vulputate ut pharetra sit amet aliquam id diam maecenas ultricies. Blandit massa enim nec dui nunc mattis enim ut. Sed egestas egestas fringilla phasellus faucibus scelerisque eleifend donec. ( conclusion)

Works Cited

Gower, Charlotte. (1863 - 1880). "Common Sorrel (Rumex Acetosa): flowering stem and seperate roots. Partially coloured lithography by F. Waller, c. 1863, after C. Gower." Wellcome Collection, 24384i. Print.

“Rumex Acetosella L.” CCH2. LA - University of California, Los Angeles Herbarium (LA), 22 Aug. 1933. Print.

This page has paths:

In this Scalar page, we explored a total of six species under the Polygonaceae plant family, with half being the originally assigned specimens and half being closely related specimens housed in the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden. Using the skills and knowledge gained throughout our course, Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Bioprospecting, we engaged in collection-based research to analyze the context in which these plants were collected, their medicinal uses, and the relationships among them. This exploration of the similarities and differences of a number of Polygonaceae plants in various forms will act as an application of the information literacy and collective analysis techniques and, in doing so, will illustrate their value. - By Moryel Yashar, Lexie Baughman, Nicole Cohen, Yair Tabibi, Tabetha Sanchez, and Leah Tabibi
Contents of this path:
1. Comparing and Contrasting Polygonum lapathifolium and Eriogonum grande var. rubescens, Two Members of the Polygonaceae Family Polygonum lapathifolium and Eriogonum grande var. rubescens each represent a plant species belonging to the two subfamilies of Polygonaceae, providing evidence of their shared ancestry and thus similarities in general structure and perhaps habitat. Documentations of Polygonum lapathifolium — as a physical specimen sheet belonging to the UCLA Herbarium and as a record in Materia Medica — and Eriogonum grande var. rubescens — displayed in the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden — contribute to a contextual and practical understanding of their similarities and differences. An analysis of the information contained in these various specimens illustrate their comparative and contrasting modes of collection and their claimed medicinal properties. - By Moryel Yashar and Lexie Baughman
2. Beautiful Buckwheat: Comparisons Between Eriogonum umbellatum var. umbellatum Torr. and Eriogonum giganteum var. compactum This entry examines two plants under the Polygonaceae family, and of the same genus: Eriogonum umbellatum var. umbellatum Torr., and Eriogonum giganteum var. compactum. The former plant is commonly known as sulphur-flower buckwheat and was collected from the UCLA herbarium. The latter plant, known as Santa Barbara Island Buckwheat, was collected from the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden. Comparisons between the two plants are of note and bring to light both similarities and differences within their roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. The two plants are examined from the bottom up, thus prompting inquiry into its individualistic functions and further the potential medicinal and historical uses of the plants. - By: Nicole Cohen and Yair Tabibi
3. An In-Depth View of the Polygonaceae Plant Family: Exploring Rumex Acetosella and Eriogonum Cinereum.

This page has paths:

This page references: