medicinal herbs
Field Gromwell
Buglossoides arvensis

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Herb: Field Gromwell

Latin name: Buglossoides arvensis

Synonyms: Buglossoides arvense, Lithospermum arvense

Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Medicinal use of Field Gromwell:

An infusion of the leaves is used as a diuretic.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Arable fields, rough ground and open grassy places.

Propagation of Field Gromwell:

Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within a few weeks.

Cultivation of the herb:

Arable fields, rough ground and open grassy places.

Known hazards of Buglossoides arvensis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.