Herbaceous Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Cary

* Seed propagation - sow spring or autumn in situ. * Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco, puke weed) is a species of Lobelia native to eastern North America, from southeastern Canada (Nova Scotia to southeast Ontario) south through the eastern United States...

* Edelweiss (pronounced /?e?d?lva?s/ ; Leontopodium alpinum ), is one of the best-known European mountain flowers , belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The name comes from German edel (meaning noble ) and weiss (meaning white ).

Ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. * The leaves are used as an insect repellent. * So called because the roots were once ground for snuff. * The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

It is obtained from the flowers according to other reports. A tea made from the plant has been used as an insecticide. It has also been introduced and is now common in North America .

* Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides. * It has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life.

Its effectiveness has never been reliably proven or disproven since controlled studies have not been carried out. The other herbs included in the formula are Arctium lappa, Ulmus rubra and Rumex acetosella.

* Mountain cornflower is seldom used in modern herbalism, though it does still have a reputation in parts of Europe as a wash for tired eyes. It is widespread and common in the more southerly mountain ranges of Europe, but is rarer in the north.

It merits consideration for cultivation in forest areas. It is used in a number of proprietary medicines for treating skin, circulatory and kidney disorders. The species is commonly known as Virginia snakeroot and is native to eastern North America, from...

* Salvia hispanica , commonly known as Chia , is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae , that is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala . The sprouted seeds are eaten in salads, sandwiches, soups, stews etc.

Gold and brown dyes are obtained from the whole plant. * Ribwort plantain is a safe and effective treatment for bleeding, it quickly staunches blood flow and encourages the repair of damaged tissue.

It grows in moist soil, full sun to part shade, and grows up to one meter tall. * A fine yellow dye is obtained from the juice of the plant, it is very durable. * A perennial with tubular reddish-purple flowers in small terminal clusters; native to Europe,...

* These curiosities are well worth growing, if only for the conversation factor! * The buds are known as "buzz buttons", "Szechuan buttons", "sansho buttons", and "electric buttons" * It is frost-sensitive but perennial in warmer climates.

* A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. * Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea...

* Seed propagation - sow spring or autumn in situ. * Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco, puke weed) is a species of Lobelia native to eastern North America, from southeastern Canada (Nova Scotia to southeast Ontario) south through the eastern United States...

* The Common Rue ( Ruta graveolens ), also known as Herb-of-grace , is a species of rue grown as a herb . * A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody base; causes...

* Upright stems topped by 1/2-1" flowers in a branched flower head, white, green, or yellowish; grows in wet, grassy subalpine meadows and open woods; flowers in June or July; attractive pleated leaves, to 1' long, 6" wide; native from northern Europe...

* The leaves can be used fresh or dried. A tangy, marjoram-like flavour. It is an annual, but otherwise is similar in use and flavor to the perennial Winter savory . It is used more often than winter savory, as winter savory is thought to have a slightly...

* Great care should be exercised in the use of this plant, the therapeutic dose is very close to the lethal dose. Purpurea is easily grown from seed or purchased as potted plants in the spring.

* Acanthus balcanicus, is an endemic herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Acanthus, native to the Balkan peninsula, up to Dalmatia. * An erect, clump-forming perennial which features pale pink to white flowers enclosed in spiny, reddish-purple bracts...

* Bloodroot ( Sanguinaria canadensis ) is a perennial , herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America from Nova Scotia , Canada southward to Florida , United States . * A red dye is obtained from the sap of the root.

* Aristolochia clematitis , (European) Birthwort , is a herbaceous plant in the Aristolochiaceae family, which is native to Europe. * The plant should not be used internally without experienced supervision, externally it is used in the treatment of slow-healing...

* Burdock is one of the foremost detoxifying herbs in both Chinese and Western herbal medicine. * The seed contains arctiin, this excites the central nervous system producing convulsions an increase in respiration and later paralysis.

A very safe herb to use, it is suitable for the old and the young and especially useful when the patient is debilitated. * Yellow flowers of daisy form, to 4" across, from July to September; leaves to 2'; dried roots sometimes used medicinally; native...

* The bright yellow flowers are a common sight in summer meadows. Children can't resist testing their friends to see if they like butter. Common names include meadow buttercup and tall buttercup .

* Salvia hispanica , commonly known as Chia , is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae , that is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala . The sprouted seeds are eaten in salads, sandwiches, soups, stews etc.

This species is lime tolerant. * The flower buds are large and round, opening into large flowers 8-16 cm diameter, with 5-10 white, pink, or crimson petals and yellow stamens . Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive...

A tea is made from the dried leaves and roots. The roasted roots are used with dandelion and chicory roots for making coffee. However, internal consumption, such as in the form of herbal tea , is discouraged, as it can cause serious liver damage.