Herb latin name: Thyme-Leaf Sandwort,Thyme-Leaf Sandwort Extract

Latin name: Arenaria serpyllifolia

Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family, Starwort Family)

Medicinal use of Thyme-Leaf Sandwort: The plant is antitussive, depurative, diuretic and febrifuge. Adecoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of dysentery. It is also used in the treatment of bladder complaints, calculus troubles and acute and chronic cystitis.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Bare ground, arable fields, walls, bare soil on chalk downs, cliffs etc.

Edible parts of Thyme-Leaf Sandwort: The entire plant is used as a pot-herb.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in situ.

Cultivation of Thyme-Leaf Sandwort: Bare ground, arable fields, walls, bare soil on chalk downs, cliffs etc.

Known hazards of Arenaria serpyllifolia: None known

Herb latin name: Thyme-Leaf Sandwort,Thyme-Leaf Sandwort Extract

Latin name: Arenaria serpyllifolia

Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family, Starwort Family)

Medicinal use of Thyme-Leaf Sandwort: The plant is antitussive, depurative, diuretic and febrifuge. Adecoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of dysentery. It is also used in the treatment of bladder complaints, calculus troubles and acute and chronic cystitis.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Bare ground, arable fields, walls, bare soil on chalk downs, cliffs etc.

Edible parts of Thyme-Leaf Sandwort: The entire plant is used as a pot-herb.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in situ.

Cultivation of Thyme-Leaf Sandwort: Bare ground, arable fields, walls, bare soil on chalk downs, cliffs etc.

Known hazards of Arenaria serpyllifolia: None known