Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Plants We Used To Use 290. Marsh valerian

A sedative can be obtained from the rhizomes and roots of Marsh valerian (Valeriana dioca). This has been used as a sleeping potion given to both insomniacs and folk, thieves were planning to rob.

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Seeing the Changes 2177

On the Loughor-Gorseinon border, noted Sneezewort ( Achilla ptarmica ) in flower as well as Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ) and ...