Herbaceous Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Gresham

It is also antibiotic and helps to relieve allergies. The stems and leaves are moderately to densely hairy. In Germany over 200 pharmaceutical preparations are made from Echinacea.

Corresponding to its species name, a common term for the plant is "dragon herb." It is native to a wide area of the Northern Hemisphere from easternmost Europe across central and eastern Asia to India , western North America , and south to northern Mexico...

* Prefers well-drained soil. * Performs better than Campanula in Southern gardens. * Use for border garden. * Many Adenophora species have been used in traditional Chinese medicine.

It is native to southern Europe . * Rue has a long history of use as a domestic remedy, being especially valued for its strengthening action on the eyes. * The Common Rue ( Ruta graveolens ), also known as Herb-of-grace , is a species of rue grown as...

* The leaves are very rich in vitamins and minerals, especially iron and the vitamins A and C. * A perennial weed, to most, with long curly leaves; develops a deep taproot; seed turns brown and remains conspicuous in winter; birdfood, native to Europe...

* A dramatic plant with big dark green leaves, to 3', and tall flowering stalks in spring, with white or sometimes pink flowers; likes rich, moist soil; can be an attention-getting accent for the large border, a striking contrast to narrow-leaved plants...

It is widespread and common in the more southerly mountain ranges of Europe, but is rarer in the north. * Can be used as a ground cover plant in a sunny position. * Centaurea montana ( Perennial Cornflower, Mountain Cornflower, Bachelor's Button, Montane...

* A perennial herb with 8" leaves covered with prickly hairs; flowers to 1/2", yellowish white, pink, or purplish, in summer, in nodding clusters; rather coarse; likes rich, moist, limestone soils; native to Europe, where it is used medicinally; a weed...

* Gentian root has a long history of use as a herbal bitter in the treatment of digestive disorders and is an ingredient of many proprietary medicines. * Gentiana lutea ( Great Yellow Gentian ) is a species of gentian native to the mountains of central...

* Penthorum sedoides is 10 to 80 centimeters tall. The erect lower portion of the stem is smooth, but the curved branching inflorescence is covered in glandular hairs. * Penthorum sedoides (known by the common name ditch stonecrop), is a perennial forb...

Perforatum is sometimes called Common St John's wort to differentiate it. It fell out of favour in the nineteenth century but recent research has brought it back to prominence as an extremely valuable remedy for nervous problems.

Dulce) is a plant variety in the family Apiaceae, commonly used as a vegetable. The plant grows to 1 m tall. * Celery is used around the world as a vegetable for the crisp petiole (leaf stalk).

It can also be found growing abundantly in much of Latin America and the West Indies. * Leonotis nepetifolia, also known as klip dagga, Christmas candlestick, or lion's ear, is a species of plant in the genus Leonotis and the family Lamiaceae (mint).

Europe, Caucasus, western Siberia. An infusion is used internally as a blood purifier and externally for treating cuts, burns and bruises. * Knautia arvensis , commonly known as Field Scabious , is a species in the genus Knautia .

This plant is also cultivated in many European and American gardens. * Deeply lobed glossy green leaves (2-3' long) form an ornamental mound which usually remains attractive throughout the growing season.

* The name "naked lady" comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long after the leaves have died back. It works by doubling the chromosome number. * The species is commonly cultivated in temperate areas.

* Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect on the soil, effective against nematodes and to some extent against keeled slugs. The whole plant contains substances that are toxic to cockroaches.

The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 5-12 cm long and 2-3 cm broad. * Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America . It is a perennial plant growing to 0.6-2 m (1 -2 feet) tall, with clustered orange or yellow flowers...

* The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat and associated dry cough/bronchitis .

* A refreshing tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems. It was formerly very popular either on its own or added to China tea, having a peculiar delicacy and aroma.

It has been introduced into North America , New Zealand and Australia . * The plant can be grown for biomass, annual productivity ranges from 2 to 37 tonnes per hectare. * Dactylis glomerata , Orchard Grass , Cocksfoot or Cocksfoot Grass , is a common...

Angustifolia , but plants often grow taller, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 ft (45 to 75 cm) tall, with some growing 3 feet (90 cm) or more tall. Pallida is similar to E. * Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers a deep rich loam with plenty of leafmold...

It also grows on damper ground . * The tender young shoots are sometimes added to spring salads. It differs from other similar species in that it has 4 lobed flowers, whereas Small Scabious and Field scabious have 5 lobes and hence it has been placed...

A poultice of the root has been used in treating sores. They are best used with Foeniculum vulgare seeds in order to counteract a tendency to cause gripe. An infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers and heart problems.

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

Its specific epithet , meaning "false acorus," refers to the similarity of its leaves to those of Acorus calamus , as they have a prominently veined mid-rib and sword-like shape. A good black dye is obtained from the root if it is mixed with iron sulphate.

* The leaves have been used to weave baskets and mats. * Iris versicolor , also commonly known as the Harlequin Blueflag , Larger Blue Flag , Northern Blue Flag , and other variations of those names, is a species of Iris native to North America where...