Herb latin name: Threetip Sage Brush,Threetip Sage Brush Extract

Latin name: Artemisia tripartita

Synonyms: Artemisia trifida, Seriphidium tripartitumArtemisia trifida, Seriphidium tripartitum

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Threetip Sage Brush: An infusion of the roots, or adecoction of the leaves and branches, is used in the treatment of colds, sore throats, tonsillitis, headaches etc. An infusion of the plant is used as awash for wounds caused by the removal of corns.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry plains and hills, often in somewhat moister or more favoured sites or at slightly higher elevations than A. tridentata to which it is akin.

Edible parts of Threetip Sage Brush: Leaves. No further details are given. Seed. No further details are given, but the seed is very small and fiddly to use.

Other uses of the herb: The bark is used as a tinder when making fires.

Propagation of Threetip Sage Brush: Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse in a very free-draining soil, but do not allow it to dry out. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 2 weeks in a warm greenhouse. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting them out in late spring or early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Very slow to root Division in spring or autumn. Layering.

Cultivation of the herb: Dry plains and hills, often in somewhat moister or more favoured sites or at slightly higher elevations than A. tridentata to which it is akin.

Known hazards of Artemisia tripartita: 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: Threetip Sage Brush,Threetip Sage Brush Extract

Latin name: Artemisia tripartita

Synonyms: Artemisia trifida, Seriphidium tripartitumArtemisia trifida, Seriphidium tripartitum

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Threetip Sage Brush: An infusion of the roots, or adecoction of the leaves and branches, is used in the treatment of colds, sore throats, tonsillitis, headaches etc. An infusion of the plant is used as awash for wounds caused by the removal of corns.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry plains and hills, often in somewhat moister or more favoured sites or at slightly higher elevations than A. tridentata to which it is akin.

Edible parts of Threetip Sage Brush: Leaves. No further details are given. Seed. No further details are given, but the seed is very small and fiddly to use.

Other uses of the herb: The bark is used as a tinder when making fires.

Propagation of Threetip Sage Brush: Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse in a very free-draining soil, but do not allow it to dry out. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 2 weeks in a warm greenhouse. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting them out in late spring or early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Very slow to root Division in spring or autumn. Layering.

Cultivation of the herb: Dry plains and hills, often in somewhat moister or more favoured sites or at slightly higher elevations than A. tridentata to which it is akin.

Known hazards of Artemisia tripartita: 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.