medicinal herbs
Digitalis laevigata
Herb latin name: Digitalis laevigata
Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Medicinal use of Digitalis laevigata:
The leaves are cardiac, stimulant and tonic. They are much used in the treatment of certain heart complaints, but cause distress when used in large doses.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
JulyHabitat of the herb:
Scrub and woods in the mountains.Propagation of Digitalis laevigata:
Seed - surface sow early spring in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 4 weeks at 20°C. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.Cultivation of the herb:
Scrub and woods in the mountains.Known hazards of Digitalis laevigata:
All parts of the plant are poisonous.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.