Whorled Yellow Loosestrife
Herb latin name: Whorled Yellow Loosestrife,Whorled Yellow Loosestrife Extract
Latin name: Lysimachia quadrifolia
Family: Primulaceae (Primrose Family)
Medicinal use of Whorled Yellow Loosestrife: The whole plant is astringent and stomachic. Atea made from the plant is used in the treatment of women's complaints, kidney and bowel problems. Atea made from the roots is diuretic and emetic.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry or moist open woods, thickets and shores.
Edible parts of Whorled Yellow Loosestrife: The dried leaves have been used as a tea substitute.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Cultivation of Whorled Yellow Loosestrife: Dry or moist open woods, thickets and shores.
Known hazards of Lysimachia quadrifolia: None known
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