medicinal herbs
Scrambled Eggs
Corydalis aurea
Herb: Scrambled Eggs
Latin name: Corydalis aurea
Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
Medicinal use of Scrambled Eggs:
A tea made from the plant is used in the treatment of painful or irregular menstruation, diarrhoea, bronchitis, heart diseases, sore throats and stomach aches. Externally, it is used as a lotion on backaches, hand sores etc and as a gargle for sore throats. Caution is advised in the use of this plant, see the note above on toxicity.Description of the plant:
Plant:
Annual/BiennialHeight:
50 cm(1 foot)
Flowering:
Aprilto May
Habitat of the herb:
Sandy rocky soils, open woods.Propagation of Scrambled Eggs:
Seed - surface sow in situ in the spring.Cultivation of the herb:
Sandy rocky soils, open woods.Known hazards of Corydalis aurea:
Corydalis species are potentially toxic in moderate doses.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.