Full Description of Nature In Mural

Nature in the Mural

Artist: Amy Zaremba, Zaremba Art LLC

Solomon’s Seal: A woodland plant often used for its anti-inflammatory properties

Dandelion: This stubborn lawn weed is a rich source of fiber and many vitamins and minerals

Echinacea: A perennial herb that grows in bright sunshine and is used to reduce the length of colds and boost the immune system.

Birch: The leaves, buds and bark of birch have been used to make medicine for centuries; primarily for reducing inflammation and treating pain.

Ox Eye Daisy: Often found growing on the roadside, these flowers have been used to treat lung conditions, promote wound healing and relieve night sweats

Ginkgo: One of the oldest living tree species in the world, its leaves and bark have been consumed for many purposes over the centuries Now it is primarily used to support memory and brain health

Willow: Often found locally on our river banks, the bark of the willow tree has been used for centuries as a pain reliever

Pine: There are over 100 species of pine worldwide and nearly all have been used for some medicinal purpose including those growing in our backyards. Pine needles are traditionally used to treat allergies and the common cold The bark and resin are antimicrobial and used in salves and wound treatment

Oak: Oak bark has many medicinal purposes, from treatment of toothaches to digestive issues or healing burns. Oak is used as an antiseptic, to slow bleeding, provide shade and hold up backyard tire swings.

Aster: This late summer bloom provides a powerful treatment for allergies, asthma and other respiratory troubles.

Wild Rose: These beautiful pink flowers can relieve stress when simply smelled and also when infused into tea. Rose buds, petals and rose hips can be used throughout the growing season, often to aid digestion, treat infection or help to calm. The figures here include a service dog that can help people navigate both the physical and emotional struggles of day to day life Like the wild rose, animals can help to relieve stress in our lives

Fern: Many fern types have been used as a traditional poultice to stop bleeding and help treat blood disorders

Ox Eye Daisy: This prevalent and familiar flower is repeated in the mural The hands in this image represent intergenerational caregiving

Lavender: This simple plant can calm your mood, relieve your headache and even lower your blood pressure. Lavender fields are plentiful in Wisconsin and the benefits of the plant are as numerous. The family passing through the lavender field is diverse in their needs - parents and children should have access to different kinds of physical and mental care that they need to thrive and grow in their individual circumstance. The lavender connects them here but the different colors represent their differences.

Valerian: This grassland plant has been used since the ancient Greeks to treat insomnia, headaches and depression

Solomon’s Seal: This mural wraps around two long sides of the building broken by windows and doors. Solomon’s seal is the simple plant that bookends the project.