Herb latin name: Black Horehound,Black Horehound Extract

Latin name: Ballota nigra

Family: Labiatae

Medicinal use of Black Horehound: Black horehound has along history of herbal use, though is not widely employed in modern herbalism because of its unpleasant flavour. Nonetheless, it does have arange of medicinal virtues, being especially effective in its action as an antiemetic. In the past it was often used for treating problems connected with the respiratory system, convulsions, low spirits and the menopause, but present-day authorities differ over whether it was effective in these applications. The whole plant is antiemetic, antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant and vermifuge. It is taken internally in the treatment of nervous dyspepsia, travelling sickness, morning sickness in pregnancy, arthritis, gout, menstrual disorders and bronchial complaints. The plant is harvested as it comes into flower and is dried for later use. It should not be stored for longer than ayear. The fresh herb is sometimes used to make asyrup.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Waste ground, hedgerows, woods and shady places, preferring nitrogen-rich, moist, rather loose soil.

Propagation of Black Horehound: Seed - sow spring or autumn in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 6 weeks at 15℃. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer or following autumn. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted straight into their permanent positions whilst smaller clumps are best potted up and kept in a cold frame until they are growing away well.

Cultivation of the herb: Waste ground, hedgerows, woods and shady places, preferring nitrogen-rich, moist, rather loose soil.

Known hazards of Ballota nigra: None known

Herb latin name: Black Horehound,Black Horehound Extract

Latin name: Ballota nigra

Family: Labiatae

Medicinal use of Black Horehound: Black horehound has along history of herbal use, though is not widely employed in modern herbalism because of its unpleasant flavour. Nonetheless, it does have arange of medicinal virtues, being especially effective in its action as an antiemetic. In the past it was often used for treating problems connected with the respiratory system, convulsions, low spirits and the menopause, but present-day authorities differ over whether it was effective in these applications. The whole plant is antiemetic, antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant and vermifuge. It is taken internally in the treatment of nervous dyspepsia, travelling sickness, morning sickness in pregnancy, arthritis, gout, menstrual disorders and bronchial complaints. The plant is harvested as it comes into flower and is dried for later use. It should not be stored for longer than ayear. The fresh herb is sometimes used to make asyrup.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Waste ground, hedgerows, woods and shady places, preferring nitrogen-rich, moist, rather loose soil.

Propagation of Black Horehound: Seed - sow spring or autumn in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 6 weeks at 15℃. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer or following autumn. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted straight into their permanent positions whilst smaller clumps are best potted up and kept in a cold frame until they are growing away well.

Cultivation of the herb: Waste ground, hedgerows, woods and shady places, preferring nitrogen-rich, moist, rather loose soil.

Known hazards of Ballota nigra: None known