medicinal herbs
Geranium bicknellii
Herb latin name: Geranium bicknellii
Synonyms: Geranium carolinianum longipes, Geranium nemorale
Family: Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)
Medicinal use of Geranium bicknellii:
The whole plant, but especially the roots, is astringent, salve and styptic. It can be used as a gargle for sore throats.Description of the plant:
Plant:
Annual/BiennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Woodlands or open fields.Edible parts of Geranium bicknellii:
Leaves - raw or cooked. Not choice. Flowers - raw.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.Cultivation of Geranium bicknellii:
Woodlands or open fields.Known hazards of Geranium bicknellii:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.