![]() ![]() When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots. The seed usually germinates within 2 - 26 weeks at 15°c. Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse. Our new book to be released soon is Edible Shrubs. Book titles include Edible Plants, Edible Perennials, Edible Trees, and Woodland Gardening. Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. Type a value in the Celsius field to convert the value to Fahrenheit: References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information Temperature Converter Special Features:Īttractive foliage, Not North American native, Naturalizing, Suitable for dried flowers. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer. This herb was at one time the principal flavouring in the liqueur 'Absinthe' but its use has now been banned in most countries since prolonged consumption can lead to chronic poisoning, epileptiform convulsions and degeneration of the central nervous system. Wormwood is a good companion for carrots, however, helping to protect them from root fly. The growing plant is said to inhibit the growth of fennel, sage, caraway, anise and most young plants, especially in wet years. ![]() Wormwood is occasionally grown in the herb garden, there are some named forms. Prefers a shady situation according to another report. ![]() Easily grown in a well-drained circumneutral or slightly alkaline loamy soil, preferring a sunny position. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil. Established plants are very drought tolerant. Succeeds in any soil but it is best in a poor dry one with a warm aspect. Landscape Uses:Border, Ground cover, Seashore. It is used to stimulate bile and gastric juice production and to treat disorders of the liver and gall bladder. A homeopathic remedy is made from the leaves. A warm compress has been used to ease sprains and strained muscles. ![]() The plant is applied externally to bruises and bites. The leaves have been used with some success in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. The bitter taste on the tongue sets off a reflex action, stimulating stomach and other digestive secretions. The extremely bitter leaves are chewed to stimulate the appetite. It should not be prescribed for children or pregnant women. Use with caution, the plant should be taken internally in small doses for short-term treatment only, preferably under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. The plant is harvested as it is coming into flower and then dried for later use. The leaves and flowering shoots are anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitumor, carminative, cholagogue, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypnotic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge. It also eases wind and bloating and, if taken regularly, helps the body return to full vitality after a prolonged illness. It increases stomach acid and bile production, improving digestion and the absorption of nutrients. It is an extremely useful medicine for those with weak and under-active digestion. It is valued especially for its tonic effect on the liver, gallbladder and digestive system, and for its vermicidal activity. Wormwood is a very bitter plant with a long history of use as a medicinal herb. Homeopathy Hypnotic Stimulant Stomachic Tonic Vermifuge Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.Īnthelmintic Antiseptic Antispasmodic Appetizer Carminative Cholagogue Emmenagogue Febrifuge Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. ![]()
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