Herb latin name: Field Bindweed,Field Bindweed Extract

Latin name: Convolvulus arvensis

Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory Family)

Medicinal use of Field Bindweed: The root, and also aresin made from the root, is cholagogue, diuretic, laxative and strongly purgative. The dried root contains 4.9% resin. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of fevers. Atea made from the flowers is laxative and is also used in the treatment of fevers and wounds. Acold tea made from the leaves is laxative and is also used as awash for spider bites or taken internally to reduce excessive menstrual flow.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Hedgerows, fields, waste places, fences etc, it can be a troublesome weed of agriculture.

Edible parts of Field Bindweed: The plant has been used as a flavouring in a liqueur called "Noyeau". No details are given as to which part of the plant is used.

Other uses of the herb: The stem is used as a twine for tying up plants etc. It is fairly flexible and strong but not long-lasting. A green dye is obtained from the whole plant.

Propagation of Field Bindweed: Seed - best sown in situ as soon as it is ripe, it germinates in the autumn. This species can become a real pest in the garden so it is unwise to encourage it.

Cultivation of the herb: Hedgerows, fields, waste places, fences etc, it can be a troublesome weed of agriculture.

Known hazards of Convolvulus arvensis: None known

Herb latin name: Field Bindweed,Field Bindweed Extract

Latin name: Convolvulus arvensis

Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory Family)

Medicinal use of Field Bindweed: The root, and also aresin made from the root, is cholagogue, diuretic, laxative and strongly purgative. The dried root contains 4.9% resin. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of fevers. Atea made from the flowers is laxative and is also used in the treatment of fevers and wounds. Acold tea made from the leaves is laxative and is also used as awash for spider bites or taken internally to reduce excessive menstrual flow.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Hedgerows, fields, waste places, fences etc, it can be a troublesome weed of agriculture.

Edible parts of Field Bindweed: The plant has been used as a flavouring in a liqueur called "Noyeau". No details are given as to which part of the plant is used.

Other uses of the herb: The stem is used as a twine for tying up plants etc. It is fairly flexible and strong but not long-lasting. A green dye is obtained from the whole plant.

Propagation of Field Bindweed: Seed - best sown in situ as soon as it is ripe, it germinates in the autumn. This species can become a real pest in the garden so it is unwise to encourage it.

Cultivation of the herb: Hedgerows, fields, waste places, fences etc, it can be a troublesome weed of agriculture.

Known hazards of Convolvulus arvensis: None known