Uses
Edible uses
Notes
Seed
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Material uses
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Medicinal uses(Warning!)
The whole plant is antiaphonic, astringent, blood purifier, cholagogue, diuretic, tonic and vulnerary. It contains up to 5% tannin, which has a strongly astringent effect[12]. When taken internally, an infusion of the plant has a great reputation in the treatment of jaundice and other complaints of the liver[3][13][14][15][16][17][18], it is also used to treat diarrhoea and as a gargle for sore throats[12]. Externally, a strong decoction is used to treat wounds, skin problems, haemorrhoids etc[3][13][19][12]. The plant is harvested in late spring and early summer and can be dried for later use[14].
The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Mental torture' and 'Worry, concealed from others'[20].Unknown part
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
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Shelter
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Propagation
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Cultivation
Plants usually self-sow quite freely when growing in a suitable position[19]. The seeds are contained in burrs that can easily attach themselves to clothing or animal's fur, thus transporting them to a new area where they can germinate and grow[12].
The cultivar 'Sweet scented' is popular in France for making tea because the whole plant is sweet scented and the flowers have a spicy apricot-like fragrance[2].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
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Polycultures & Guilds
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Descendants
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Varieties
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Subspecies
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Full Data
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References
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- ? 20.020.1 Chancellor. P. M. Handbook of the Bach Flower Remedies C. W. Daniel Co. Ltd. ISBN 85207 002 0 (1985-00-00)
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