Garden Area: Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases are caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Treatment for infectious disease varies. Some like the common cold, are mild and can be treated with rest and home remedies, while others are life-threatening and require hospitalization. Many infectious diseases, such as measles and chickenpox, can be prevented by vaccines.
Plants in this area:
| Plant | Family | Garden Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon | Ericaceae | Gretchen Jones Miller Wellness Collection, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Garden |
| Garlic, Allium sativum | Amaryllidaceae | Cancer, Cardiovascular, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Garden |
| Ginseng, Panax ginseng | Araliaceae | Affective, Diabetic/Metabolic, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Garden, Neurological |
| Quinine, Cinchona ledgeriana | Rubiaceae | Infectious Disease, Medicinal Garden |
| Tea tree Oil, Melaleuca alternifolia | Myrtaceae | Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Garden |
| Umckaloabo, Pelargonium sidoides | Geraniaceae | Infectious Disease, Medicinal Garden, Respiratory |