This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Sunday, 7 January 2024
Plants We Used To Use 218. Hemp agrimony
There are safety concerns and no scientific evidence, but Hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabium) was used to treat a wide range of conditions, including liver and gallbladder disorders. In 15th and 16th Century England, a wreath of these flowers was placed on an insomniac's head, to induce sleep.
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