Planting: Well drained fertile soil in sun or partial shade, self seeding biennial, fully hardy, 1’-2’.
Propagation Zone 6/7: Seed/Self-sowing
Harvest: Whole plant is cut in summer and dried for use in infusions and extracts.
Culinary: Fresh roots are eaten raw in salads, cooked as a vegetable
Medicinal: An aromatic herb that acts as a diuretic, soothes the digestive tract, and stimulates the uterus. A rich source of antioxidants. Used internally for urinary stones, cystitis, gout and much more.
Third Eye Vision:
Seeded: Spring 2009, B6
Links: Wiki
Sources:
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)
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