medicinal herbs
Heimia myrtifolia
Herb latin name: Heimia myrtifolia
Family: Lythraceae (Loosestrife Family)
Medicinal use of Heimia myrtifolia:
The leaves are antispasmodic, hallucinogenic and sedative. An infusion serves to stabilize the blood pressure and relieve anxiety.Description of the plant:
Plant:
DeciduousShrub
Height:
150 cm(5 feet)
Flowering:
August toSeptember
Habitat of the herb:
Along the sides of streams.Edible parts of Heimia myrtifolia:
An intoxicating and euphoric drink is made by crushing the wilted leaves in water and leaving the liquid in a sunny position for three days to ferment. In larger quantities this can induce hallucinations and produces a vision that is typically overcast in yellow.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle. Grow the young plants on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring or early summer. Mulch the roots well in the autumn to protect them from the cold. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame.Cultivation of Heimia myrtifolia:
Along the sides of streams.Known hazards of Heimia myrtifolia:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.