medicinal herbs
Downy Hemp Nettle
Galeopsis segetum
Herb: Downy Hemp Nettle
Latin name: Galeopsis segetum
Synonyms: Galeopsis dubia, Galeopsis ochroleuca
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal use of Downy Hemp Nettle:
The flowering plant is astringent, diuretic and mildly expectorant. A decoction has been used in the treatment of whooping cough, bronchitis, tracheitis etc. The plant is harvested in the summer and can be used fresh or dried. A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant. It is used to treat disorders of the spleen.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
July toOctober
Habitat of the herb:
Fields, meadows and waste places.Propagation of Downy Hemp Nettle:
Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination usually takes place within a month.Cultivation of the herb:
Fields, meadows and waste places.Known hazards of Galeopsis segetum:
Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, many other members of this genus are said to be poisonous, causing paralysis.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.