Herb latin name: Field Southernwood,Field Southernwood Extract

Latin name: Artemisia campestris

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Field Southernwood: Related to the southernwood, A. abrotanum, this species has similar though milder medicinal properties. The herb is anthelmintic, antiseptic, cholagogue, deobstruent, emmenagogue, stomachic and tonic. The main use of this herb is as an emmenagogue, it is also agood stimulant tonic and has some nervine principle. The leaves have been chewed in order to treat stomach problems. The plant was used by some native North American Indian tribes as an abortifacient to terminate difficult pregnancies. Externally, the plant has been crushed and applied to rheumatic joints, eczema, bruises and sores. Apoultice of the crushed leaves has been applied to sore eyes. An infusion of the roots has been used, especially on children, as ahair tonic and to treat scalp infections. It has been taken internally to promote urination and bowel movements.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: A very local plant in Britain, confined to the breckland heaths of eastern Britain.

Other uses of Field Southernwood: The pulverized roots are aromatic and have been used as a perfume.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn.

Cultivation of Field Southernwood: A very local plant in Britain, confined to the breckland heaths of eastern Britain.

Known hazards of Artemisia campestris: Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people.

Herb latin name: Field Southernwood,Field Southernwood Extract

Latin name: Artemisia campestris

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Field Southernwood: Related to the southernwood, A. abrotanum, this species has similar though milder medicinal properties. The herb is anthelmintic, antiseptic, cholagogue, deobstruent, emmenagogue, stomachic and tonic. The main use of this herb is as an emmenagogue, it is also agood stimulant tonic and has some nervine principle. The leaves have been chewed in order to treat stomach problems. The plant was used by some native North American Indian tribes as an abortifacient to terminate difficult pregnancies. Externally, the plant has been crushed and applied to rheumatic joints, eczema, bruises and sores. Apoultice of the crushed leaves has been applied to sore eyes. An infusion of the roots has been used, especially on children, as ahair tonic and to treat scalp infections. It has been taken internally to promote urination and bowel movements.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: A very local plant in Britain, confined to the breckland heaths of eastern Britain.

Other uses of Field Southernwood: The pulverized roots are aromatic and have been used as a perfume.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn.

Cultivation of Field Southernwood: A very local plant in Britain, confined to the breckland heaths of eastern Britain.

Known hazards of Artemisia campestris: Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people.