Uses
Toxic parts
The seeds and other parts of the plant contain saponins
[1][2]. Although toxic, these substances are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm, they are also broken down if thoroughly heated[K]. Saponins are found in many plants, including several that are often used for food, such as certain beans. It is not advisable to eat large quantities of food that contain saponins. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish[K].
Edible uses
Notes
Leaves - used as a condiment
[3][4][5].
Seed - ground into a meal
[4]. Rich in starch
[4]. The seed contains 13.8 - 16.1% protein and 1.6 - 3.2% fat
[1]. The seed also contains saponins, see notes above on toxicity
[1].
Material uses
There are no material uses listed for Vaccaria hispanica.
The seed is anodyne, discutient, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactogogue, styptic and vulnerary
[6][7][8][1]. A decoction is used to treat skin problems, breast tumours, menstrual problems, deficiency of lactation and sluggish labour
[1]. The seeds are also taken internally as a galactogogue
[1]. The flowers, leaves, roots and shoots also have the same properties
[1].
The sap of the plant is said to be febrifuge and tonic[2]. It is used in the treatment of long-continued fevers of a low type[2].
The plant is used externally to cure itch
[2].
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow April in situ
[9].
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Cultivation
Succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position
[10].
Sometimes cultivated for its seed which is often added to wild bird foods
[10]. By this means, the plant is often found as an introduced casual in Britain
[10].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Vaccaria hispanica. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Vaccaria hispanica.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Vaccaria hispanica
Imported References
Material uses & Functions
Uses
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
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References
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? 1.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.71.8 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (1985-00-00)
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? 2.02.12.22.32.4 Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. (1986-00-00)
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? 3.03.1 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
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? 4.04.14.24.3 Reid. B. E. Famine Foods of the Chiu-Huang Pen-ts'ao. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre (1977-00-00)
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? 5.05.1 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
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? 6.06.1 ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X ()
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? 7.07.1 Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles (1985-00-00)
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? 8.08.1 Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre ()
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? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
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? 10.010.110.210.3 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
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? ? Flora Europaea Cambridge University Press (1964-00-00)
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