Medicinal Herbs - Plants with Purpose & Appletreeman
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| Achillea millefolium Yarrow | The Herb of Achilles, used to staunch the wounds of soldiers on the plains of Troy, genuinely does stop bleeding, and has other important medicinal properties. It is excellent as a tea at the start of a cold. Leaves are also edible. | £2.50 | |
| Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony / Sticklewort / Cockleburr | Large strappy leaves for foliage effect, but its the roots we're interested in. Once established, lift sections of root to grate for fresh horseradish sauce - incomparable with meat or to add a zing to dressings and marinades; medicinal too. This vigorous plant should be given plenty of space and used well - why go to the supermarket? | £3.30 This year we're not growing this plant. Please let us know if you have a particular request! | |
| Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ Bronze Bugle | Coppery foliage and spires of blue flowers in this excellent ground covering plant with astringent properties. Bees love the flowers! | £2.50 | |
| Alchemilla xanthoclora Ladies Mantle | Alchemilla means little magic one, and this popular perennial for flower arranging has a range of medicinal uses mainly for female complaints, hence the common name. Leaves used in cooking. | £2.50 | |
| Althaea officinalis Marshmallow | Tall, pink-flowered perennial whose roots were once used to make marshmallow sweets, but whose main use is as a treatment for coughs and colds. | £2.50 | |
| Anthemis nobilis Roman/Lawn Chamomile | Fragrant foliage and occasional flowers used for a calming tea. | £2.30 | |
| Anthemis nobilis Roman Chamomile -pack of 6- | Bulk buy for those wanting a chamomile seat or lawn. | £10.00 | |
| Armoracia rusticana Horseradish | Large strappy leaves for foliage effect, but its the roots we're interested in. Once established, lift sections of root to grate for fresh horseradish sauce - incomparable with meat or to add a zing to dressings and marinades; medicinal too. This vigorous plant should be given plenty of space and used well - why go to the supermarket? | £4.00 | |
| Artemisia absinthium Wormwood / Absinthe | This bitter herb is an aromatic vermifuge, and the main ingredient of the infamous drink, absinthe. Also useful in the garden to draw attention of blackfly from the broad beans! | £2.80 | |
| Artemisia vulgaris 'Oriental Limelight' Golden Mugwort / Moxa | Mugwort is an important medicinal herb, used throughout the world for thousands of years. It is the "moxa" of acupuncture, used to warm acupuncture points. It is edible, and goes well with strong meats and fish. This gorgeous green and gold variegated form should be given pride of place and not wasted in bedding schemes for which it is usually sold in garden centres! | £2.80 | |
| Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed / Butterfly Weed | This North American medicinal plant with showy orange flowers is also a great butterfly attractant | £2.40 This year we're not growing this plant. Please let us know if you have a particular request! | |
| Borago officinalis Borage | Hardy, free-flowering annual herb with vivid blue edible flowers for salads and cucumber-flavoured leaves. Seeds freely. Borage flowers are “starflowers”, the oil from them is high in gamma-linoleic acid and used to boost the immune system and regulate hormonal imbalance. | £2.20 | |
| Buxus sempervirens Green Box | As well as medicinal uses, Box is invaluable for dwarf hedges and topiary, and the hard, durable wood is sought after for... boxes, among other things! | £2.50 This year we're not growing this plant. Please let us know if you have a particular request! | |
| Buxus sempervirens ‘Elegantissima’ Silver Box | Green and silver-gold variegated form, slow growing. | £2.60 This year we're not growing this plant. Please let us know if you have a particular request! | |
| Carlina acaulis Carline Thistle | Ground-hugging native thistle, with splendid papery flowers excellent for drying, and medicinal properties. Non-creeping. | £3.00 | |
| Carum carvi Caraway | Flowers valued by organic gardeners as they attract the tiny wasps which control caterpillars by parasitising them. After, the edible seeds are used in baking and cookery. They are also a great digestive aid. | £2.80 | |
| Chelidonium majus Swallow-wort / Greater Celandine | Four yellow petals and laciniate foliage - an unusual, medicinal member of the poppy family, used for eye problems. Swallows reputedly use the orange sap to open the eyes of their nestlings... | £2.70 | |
| Cimcifuga racemosa Black Cohosh | Known as Squawroot by native Americans for its medicinal uses for female complaints, Black Cohosh is now widely used and recognised as an important medicinal herb. White, pretty racemes of flowers. | £2.80 This year we're not growing this plant. Please let us know if you have a particular request! | |
| Cynara cardunculus scolymus Globe Artichoke | Like Cardoon, an architectural garden plant with huge, edible flower heads. Globe Artichokes contain cynarin, which is used medicinally for liver disorders and to lower blood cholesterol. | £3.00 | |
| Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower | This delightful prairie flower has many medicinal uses, including boosting the immune system. Needs well-drained, poorish soil and sun to establish well. | £3.00 This year we're not growing this plant. Please let us know if you have a particular request! | |
| Echium vulgare Vipers Bugloss | The stately spires of pink and blue flowers that are massed on the tall, bristly stems of this glorious native plant are very attractive to pollinating insects, and the omega-3 rich oil from its seeds makes it a valuable aid to skin care and treatment. | £3.00 | |
| Eryngium maritimum Sea Holly | The true wild Sea Holly, with fabulous steely grey-blue foliage and flowers, whose roots may be candied and are aprhodisiac. They are also used medicinally in urinary tract disorders, and may be made into a conserve. Hard to propagate and in short supply - check before ordering. | £3.00 | |
| Eucalyptus gunnii Cider Gum | Oil of eucalyptus in hot water makes a superb inhalation for head colds and sinus problems, while the beautiful foliage of this hardy tree not only makes interesting floral decoration, but can be used with tea for a refreshing hot drink-the "billy tea" of the bush. | £2.80 | |
| Eupatorium cannabinum Hemp Agrimony | An excellent bee plant, this tall native perennial with its showy heads of pink flowers has many medicinal properties, and may have anti-cancer potential. The name refers to the leaf shape, not to any relationship with Cannabis sativa. Sorry! | £2.80 | |
| Eupatorium purpureum Jo-Pye Weed | Towering relative of Hemp Agrimony with pink flowers attractive to bees, used to treat for genito-urinary tract ailments. | £3.00 | |
| Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet | Useful for poorly drained sites, this sweet smelling herb was once used to strew on mediaeval floors. It is one of the original sources of salicylic acid, used to make Aspirin, and makes a lovely herbal tea in combination with sage and sweet cicely. Forage source for honeybees. | £2.30 | |
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