medicinal herbs
Mustang Mountain Balm
Monardella lanceolata
Herb: Mustang Mountain Balm
Latin name: Monardella lanceolata
Synonyms: Monardella sanguinea
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal use of Mustang Mountain Balm:
A decoction of the leaves, upper stems and flowers has been used in the treatment of colds and headaches.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
50 cm(1 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Dry places, especially in disturbed soils, below 2400 metres in California.Edible parts of Mustang Mountain Balm:
The plant is used as a tea substitute.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow late spring in situ.Cultivation of Mustang Mountain Balm:
Dry places, especially in disturbed soils, below 2400 metres in California.Known hazards of Monardella lanceolata:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.