medicinal herbs
Knawel
Scleranthus annuus
Herb: Knawel
Latin name: Scleranthus annuus
Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family, Starwort Family)
Medicinal use of Knawel:
The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are "Uncertainty", "Indecision", "Hesitancy" and "Unbalance".Description of the plant:
Plant:
Annual/BiennialHeight:
25 cm(9 3/4 inch)
Flowering:
June toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Dry sandy and gravelly places, and in cultivated and waste ground in sandy soils, avoiding calcareous soils.Propagation of Knawel:
Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ in the spring or autumn.Cultivation of the herb:
Dry sandy and gravelly places, and in cultivated and waste ground in sandy soils, avoiding calcareous soils.Known hazards of Scleranthus annuus:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.