medicinal herbs
American Dragonhead
Dracocephalum parviflorum
Herb: American Dragonhead
Latin name: Dracocephalum parviflorum
Synonyms: Moldavica parviflora
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal use of American Dragonhead:
The plant has been used to treat diarrhoea in children. The leaves are febrifuge and ophthalmic. A cold compound infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers and headaches. Externally, it has been used as an eyewash.Description of the plant:
Plant:
Annual/BiennialHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
July toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Dry, rocky or gravelly calcareous soils, often in recent clearings.Edible parts of American Dragonhead:
Seed. No more details. The leaves have been used as a flavouring.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow early spring in situ. Pinch back the shoot tips in May in order to encourage bushy growth.Cultivation of American Dragonhead:
Dry, rocky or gravelly calcareous soils, often in recent clearings.Known hazards of Dracocephalum parviflorum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.