Herb latin name: Winged Pigweed,Winged Pigweed Extract

Latin name: Cycloloma atriplicifolium

Synonyms: Kochia atriplicifoliaKochia atriplicifolia

Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)

Medicinal use of Winged Pigweed: The plant has been used in the treatment of fevers, rheumatism and headaches.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy soils in deserts. Along the sides of streams and on banks.

Edible parts of Winged Pigweed: Seed - cooked. It is very small but was used as a staple food by several native North American Indian tribes. It can be ground into a powder and mixed with wheat or other cereals and used in making bread etc. It can also be used as a gruel.

Other uses of the herb: A pink dye is obtained from the seed.

Propagation of Winged Pigweed: Seed - we have no information on this plant but suggest sowing the seed in situ in April or May.

Cultivation of the herb: Sandy soils in deserts. Along the sides of streams and on banks.

Known hazards of Cycloloma atriplicifolium: None known

Herb latin name: Winged Pigweed,Winged Pigweed Extract

Latin name: Cycloloma atriplicifolium

Synonyms: Kochia atriplicifoliaKochia atriplicifolia

Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)

Medicinal use of Winged Pigweed: The plant has been used in the treatment of fevers, rheumatism and headaches.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy soils in deserts. Along the sides of streams and on banks.

Edible parts of Winged Pigweed: Seed - cooked. It is very small but was used as a staple food by several native North American Indian tribes. It can be ground into a powder and mixed with wheat or other cereals and used in making bread etc. It can also be used as a gruel.

Other uses of the herb: A pink dye is obtained from the seed.

Propagation of Winged Pigweed: Seed - we have no information on this plant but suggest sowing the seed in situ in April or May.

Cultivation of the herb: Sandy soils in deserts. Along the sides of streams and on banks.

Known hazards of Cycloloma atriplicifolium: None known