Herb latin name: Sea Aster,Sea Aster Extract

Latin name: Aster tripolium

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Sea Aster: Ophthalmic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Salt marshes and maritime cliffs.

Edible parts of Sea Aster: Leaves and stems - the somewhat fleshy leaves are used to make pickles or are cooked. A sweet taste. The stem contains about 8.4% ash, whilst the leaf is 9% ash - this is mainly sodium chloride.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - surface sow in spring in a cold frame. Do not allow the compost to become dry. Pre-chilling the seed for two weeks can improve germination rates. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 20℃. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Cultivation of Sea Aster: Salt marshes and maritime cliffs.

Known hazards of Aster tripolium: None known

Herb latin name: Sea Aster,Sea Aster Extract

Latin name: Aster tripolium

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Sea Aster: Ophthalmic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Salt marshes and maritime cliffs.

Edible parts of Sea Aster: Leaves and stems - the somewhat fleshy leaves are used to make pickles or are cooked. A sweet taste. The stem contains about 8.4% ash, whilst the leaf is 9% ash - this is mainly sodium chloride.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - surface sow in spring in a cold frame. Do not allow the compost to become dry. Pre-chilling the seed for two weeks can improve germination rates. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 20℃. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Cultivation of Sea Aster: Salt marshes and maritime cliffs.

Known hazards of Aster tripolium: None known