Friday, 29 September 2023

Plants We Used to Use 11 Redshank

I've not posted on this topic for ages. The former uses of plants are, however, interesting. Redshank (Persicola maculosa) was used herbally in the treatment of diarrhoea. Fresh leaves were used to staunch bleeding. Leaves and young shoots served as vegetables.

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