Herb latin name: Love-In-A-Mist,Love-In-A-Mist Extract

Latin name: Nigella damascena

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

Medicinal use of Love-In-A-Mist: Expectorant.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Stony, sunny positions.
Edible parts of Love-In-A-Mist: Seed - raw or cooked. Normally used as a condiment, it has a nutmeg flavour.
Other uses of the herb: An essential oil distilled from the plant is used in perfumery and lipsticks. The seed contains about 43.5% fatty oil, consisting of 97% total fatty acids of which 30% is free fatty acid. No uses of this oil are given in the report.
Propagation of Love-In-A-Mist: Seed - sow spring or early autumn in situ. The autumn sowing might not be successful in harsh winters. Plants can be transplanted if necessary.
Cultivation of the herb: Stony, sunny positions.
Known hazards of Nigella damascena: None known

Herb latin name: Love-In-A-Mist,Love-In-A-Mist Extract

Latin name: Nigella damascena

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

Medicinal use of Love-In-A-Mist: Expectorant.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Stony, sunny positions.
Edible parts of Love-In-A-Mist: Seed - raw or cooked. Normally used as a condiment, it has a nutmeg flavour.
Other uses of the herb: An essential oil distilled from the plant is used in perfumery and lipsticks. The seed contains about 43.5% fatty oil, consisting of 97% total fatty acids of which 30% is free fatty acid. No uses of this oil are given in the report.
Propagation of Love-In-A-Mist: Seed - sow spring or early autumn in situ. The autumn sowing might not be successful in harsh winters. Plants can be transplanted if necessary.
Cultivation of the herb: Stony, sunny positions.
Known hazards of Nigella damascena: None known