Herb latin name: Bigseed Biscuitroot,Bigseed Biscuitroot Extract

Latin name: Lomatium macrocarpum

Family: Umbelliferae

Medicinal use of Bigseed Biscuitroot: An infusion of the roots has been used as ageneral strengthener for aweakened patient. The infusion is also used as atreatment for colds, influenza and bronchitis. The root has been chewed and the juice swallowed as atreatment for sore throats. The root has been eaten by childless couples, especially older people, in order to help them conceive. Apoultice made from the boiled root has been used to treat swellings. The leaves have been used as apadding in achild's cradle to encourage it to sleep more.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Open rocky hills and plains, not extending much into the mountains.
Edible parts of Bigseed Biscuitroot: Root - raw or cooked. A staple food for a number of native North American Indian tribes. The root is usually peeled before being cooked or eaten. It can be dried and ground into a powder and then used to make cakes etc. Seed - raw or cooked. Very nutritious, they can also be ground into a powder and then used with cereal flours when making bread, cakes etc, or be used as a flavouring in soups etc. The seed is very small, but quite easy to harvest. A tea can be made from the leaves, stems and flowers.
Other uses of the herb: The root has been dried then burnt as a ceremonial incense.
Propagation of Bigseed Biscuitroot: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Stored seed can be rather slow to germinate, when sown in the spring it usually takes at least 12 months to germinate. Giving it a period of cold stratification might reduce this time. The seedlings need to be pricked out into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle, and should be planted out into their permanent positions in the summer. Fresh seed can be sown immediately in situ. Division may be possible in spring or autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Open rocky hills and plains, not extending much into the mountains.
Known hazards of Lomatium macrocarpum: None known

Herb latin name: Bigseed Biscuitroot,Bigseed Biscuitroot Extract

Latin name: Lomatium macrocarpum

Family: Umbelliferae

Medicinal use of Bigseed Biscuitroot: An infusion of the roots has been used as ageneral strengthener for aweakened patient. The infusion is also used as atreatment for colds, influenza and bronchitis. The root has been chewed and the juice swallowed as atreatment for sore throats. The root has been eaten by childless couples, especially older people, in order to help them conceive. Apoultice made from the boiled root has been used to treat swellings. The leaves have been used as apadding in achild's cradle to encourage it to sleep more.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Open rocky hills and plains, not extending much into the mountains.
Edible parts of Bigseed Biscuitroot: Root - raw or cooked. A staple food for a number of native North American Indian tribes. The root is usually peeled before being cooked or eaten. It can be dried and ground into a powder and then used to make cakes etc. Seed - raw or cooked. Very nutritious, they can also be ground into a powder and then used with cereal flours when making bread, cakes etc, or be used as a flavouring in soups etc. The seed is very small, but quite easy to harvest. A tea can be made from the leaves, stems and flowers.
Other uses of the herb: The root has been dried then burnt as a ceremonial incense.
Propagation of Bigseed Biscuitroot: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Stored seed can be rather slow to germinate, when sown in the spring it usually takes at least 12 months to germinate. Giving it a period of cold stratification might reduce this time. The seedlings need to be pricked out into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle, and should be planted out into their permanent positions in the summer. Fresh seed can be sown immediately in situ. Division may be possible in spring or autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Open rocky hills and plains, not extending much into the mountains.
Known hazards of Lomatium macrocarpum: None known