Madeline Randall
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Remedies (2023)
Aloe Vera
Ace of Spades
Aloe Vera has been used to treat burns, wounds, and other anti-inflammatory processes.
Arnica
Ace of Clubs
Arnica has been used topically for bruises, sprains, muscle aches, wound healing, joint pain, and swelling from broken bones. More recently, studies have shown it may be helpful in treating burns.
Ashoka Tree
Ace of Diamonds
Ashoka Trees have been used to treat bacterial infections, arthritis, ulcers, depression, and pain in general.
Barberry
2 of Spades
Barberry has been used to treat diabetes, liver disease, gallbladder pain, digestive issues, urinary tract diseases, and gallstones.
Blueberries
2 of Diamonds
Blueberries have been used to lower blood pressure, aid in exercise recovery, regulate blood sugar, reduce gastrointestinal symptoms, and ease urinary tract infection symptoms.
California Poppy
3 of Spades
California poppies have been used to treat pain, neuralgia, anxiety, stress, depression, migraines, and to promote sleep.
Cayenne
3 of Diamonds
Cayenne has been used to treat stomach problems, poor appetite, muscle pain, and circulatory problems.
Chickweed
4 of Spades
Chickweed has been used to treat rheumatic pains, psoriasis, asthma, blood disorders, conjunctivitis, inflammation, dyspepsia, skin ailments, and obesity.
Avaram Senna
Ace of Hearts
Avaram Senna have been used to treat fevers, diabetes, and diseases of the urinary system.
Black Cohosh
2 of Clubs
Black Cohosh has been used to treat menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, heart palpitations, tinnitus, vertigo, sleep disturbances, nervousness, and irritability).
Borage
2 of Hearts
Borage has been used to treat fever, cough, depression, and adrenal insufficiency.
Cannabis
3 of Clubs
Cannabis has been used to treat epilepsy, nausea, loss of appetite , and general pain.
Chamomile
3 of Hearts
Chamomile has been used to treat hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids.
Clove
4 of Clubs
Clove has been used to treat bronchitis, cough, cold, asthma, sinus conditions, and other upper-respiratory diseases.
Comfrey
4 of Diamonds
Comfrey has been used topically to treat wounds and reduce inflammation from sprains and broken bones.
Common Rue
4 of Hearts
Common Rue has been used to treat ear aches, headaches, and rheumatic pain. The use of this plant for phototherapy is now considered obsolete due to it's toxicity.
Cornflower
5 of Spades
Comfrey has been used to treat fever, constipation, water retention, chest congestion, and as a liver and gallbladder stimulant.
Cotton Lavender
5 of Clubs
Cotton Lavender has been used to treat digestion problems, premenstrual syndrome, worms, jaundice, swelling, and muscle spasms.
Daisy
5 of Diamonds
Daisies have been used to treat coughs, bronchitis, disorders of the liver and kidneys, and inflammation.
Dandelion
5 of Hearts
Dandelion has been used to treat stomach problems, appendecitis, and to improve digestive health.
Echinacea
6 of Spades
Echinacea has been used to treat the common cold, infections, wounds, and skin problems.
Elecampane
6 of Clubs
Elecampane has been used to treat asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, and other lung diseases.
Eucalyptus
6 of Diamonds
Eucalyptus has been used to treat sore throats, bronchitis, congestion, and sinusitis.
Evening Primrose
6 of Hearts
Evening Primrose has been used to treat eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome, and menopausal symptoms.
False Sowthistle
7 of Spades
False Sowthistle has been used to treat kidney stones, fevers, hay fever, and high blood pressure.
Feverfew
7 of Clubs
Feverfew has been used to treat fevers, migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, stomach aches, toothaches, insect bites, infertility, and menstrual problems.
Field Scabious
7 of Diamonds
Field Scabious has been used to treat coughs, sore throats, and for wound healing.
Foxglove
7 of Hearts
Foxglove has been used to treat heart failure and fluid build up in the body.
Ginko
8 of Spades
Ginko has been used to treat anxiety, allergies, dementia, eye problems, peripheral artery disease, and tinnitus.
Goldenseal
8 of Clubs
Goldenseal has been used to treat digestive issues and to kill bacteria.
Ground Ivy
8 of Diamonds
Ground Ivy has been used to treat bronchitis, tinnitus, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, cystitis, and gastritis
Hollyhock
8 of Hearts
Hollyhock has been used to treat breathing disorders, ulcers, painful swelling, and digestive tract issues.
Hyssop
9 of Spades
Hyssop has been used to treat circulatory issues, upper respiratory illnesses, asthma, cough, sore throat, intestinal infections, gastrointestinal issues, gall bladder disease, poor appetite, and urinary tract infections.
Inchplant
9 of Clubs
Inchplants have been used to treat high blood pressure, coughs, and tuberculosis.
Jacob’s Ladder
9 of Diamonds
Jacob’s Ladder has been used to treat fever and swelling and to promote sweating.
Japanese Hawkweed
9 of Hearts
Japanese Hawkweed has been used to treat snakebites, boils, coughs, and fevers.
Jasmine
10 of Spades
Jasmine has been used to treat liver disease, pain due to liver scarring, and abdominal pain. It has also been used to prevent stroke, as a sedative and, as an aphrodisiac.
Lavender
10 of Clubs
Lavender has been used to treat headaches, nervous disorders, and exhaustion.
Lemon
10 of Diamonds
Lemon has been used to treat the common cold, the flu, swine flu, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, and kidney stones.
Liverwort
10 of Hearts
Liverwort has been used to treat gallstones, liver conditions, stomach and digestive disorders, and hemorrhoids.
Lotus
Jack of Spades
Lotus has been used to treat cough, fever, liver problems, and stomach problems.
Mallow
Jack of Clubs
Mallow has been used to treat constipation, mouth irritation, throat irritation, and dry cough.
Marigold
Jack of Diamonds
Marigold has been used to treat wounds and inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes.
Milk Thistle
Jack of Hearts
Milk Thistle has been used to treat liver disorders, gallbladder problems, hepatitis, cirrhosis, jaundice, diabetes, and indigestion.
Minnieroot
Queen of Spades
Minnieroot has been used to treat renal illness, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Mugwort
Queen of Clubs
Mugwort has been used to treat digestive problems, irregular menstruation, and high blood pressure. It is also used as a sedative, laxative, and liver tonic.
Passion flower
Queen of Diamonds
Passion flower has been used to treat anxiety, sleep problems, general pain, heart rhythm problems, ADHD, burns, and hemorrhoids.
Peppermint
Queen of Hearts
Peppermint has been used to treat headaches, skin irritation, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, flatulence, and anxiety.
Platycodon
King of Spades
Platycodon has been used to treat cough, asthma, diabetes, tumors, and other anti-inflammatory issues.
Robert Geranium
King of Clubs
Robert Geraniums have been used to treat upset stomachs and nosebleeds. It has also been used as an antiseptic.
Saint John’s Wort
King of Diamonds
Saint John’s Wort has been used to treat depression, menopausal symptoms, ADHD, somatic symptom disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Snowdrop
King of Hearts
Snowdrops have been used to treat headaches and general pain. Snowdrop bulbs are poisonous if eaten.
Verbena
Joker
Verbena has been used to treat mild gum disease, inflammation of the nasal cavity and sinuses, heart conditions, and depression.
Wild Pansy
Joker
Wild pansies have been used to treat seborrhoeic skin disorders and psoriasis.
Remedies is a deck of cards reflecting the challenges many face in accessing quality healthcare. For those who have experienced dismissal or disbelief in medical settings, turning to alternative medicine can feel like the only option. Each card features a pattern inspired by a plant historically used for healing, echoing the repetition and rituals I have experienced navigating healthcare.
As someone who has spent significant time in and out of medical care, I often feel caught in a cycle, constantly advocating for my health and wondering if the doctor I waited months to see will listen or dismiss my pain. Healthcare can feel like I game I cannot win, where hope is too often replaced by doubt and disbelief.
Remedies reflects that struggle and expresses a hope for a future where everyone is seen, heard, and believed by their doctors, and where advocating for basic care is no longer a fight.
Process Work
For each plant, I studied images in the wild and noted visual details that could be emphasized in the patterns. Each design needed to be unique, so I experimented with different arrangements and interpretations of the plants.
