Toothache

Toothache
Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia):
Native to the eastern and southern parts of the U.S., this plant grows in deciduous forests and blooms from early in the spring to late summer or fall.
A strong decoction of the root held in the mouth or powdered bark was reputed as a cure for toothache.
The genus Aesculus is known to contain the chemicals saponin aescin, glyside aesculin, and alkaloids. Aescin in particular is known for its medicinal properties found in Red Buckeye including anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor, and vasoprotective effects.
 

 Missouri goldenrod (Solidago missouriensis):
It is native to North America, where it is widespread across much of Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. Found in many types of habitat, it is common on the Greeat Plains, tall grass prairies, and deciduous and evergreen forest. They bloom from July to October.
Native Americans chewed leaves and flowers of this plant to relieve sore throats, and chewed roots to relieve toothaches.
Oil extracted from the plant contains myrcene which has anti-inflammatory effects along with sedative activity to relieve pain.



Sources:
TILDA MIMS, Information Specialist, Alabama Forestry Commission. (n.d.). Buckeye. AccessScience. doi:10.1036/1097-8542.098100 

Aesculus pavia. (2015, January 19). Retrieved September 6, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesculus_pavia  

 Aescin. (2015, July 7). Retrieved September 6, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aescin 

 Solidago missouriensis. (2015, July 9). Retrieved September 7, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solidago_missouriensis 

 P. (2011). MISSOURI GOLDENROD. Plant Guide for Missouri Goldenrod, Solidago Missouriensis. Retrieved September 7, 2015. 

 Piochon, M., Legault, J., & Pichette, A. (2011, December 8). Chemical Composition of the Essential Oil From Solidago puberula Nutt. Growing Wild in the North of Quebec. Retrieved September 7, 2015, from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10412905.2010.9700309#.Ve3V55dRLjc 

 Myrcene. (2015, August 29). Retrieved September 7, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrcene