medicinal herbs
Wavy-Leaved Thistle
Cirsium undulatum
Herb: Wavy-Leaved Thistle
Latin name: Cirsium undulatum
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Wavy-Leaved Thistle:
A decoction of the root has been used in the treatment of gonorrhoea. A cold infusion of the root has been used as a wash for eye diseases.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Dry open soils. Prairies, pastures and roadsides in Texas.Edible parts of Wavy-Leaved Thistle:
Root - raw or cooked. One of the more palatable thistles, it is used as a vegetable or can be added to soups and stews. It can be dried and stored for winter use. The root is likely to be rich in inulin, a starch that cannot be digested by humans. This starch thus passes straight through the digestive system and, in some people, ferments to produce flatulence. Stems - peeled and eaten raw or cooked. One of the more palatable thistles.Other uses of the herb:
The seed of all species of thistles yields a good oil by expression. No details of potential yields etc are given.Propagation of Wavy-Leaved Thistle:
Seed - sow early spring or autumn in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 8 weeks at 20°C.Cultivation of the herb:
Dry open soils. Prairies, pastures and roadsides in Texas.Known hazards of Cirsium undulatum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.