Saturday, 6 April 2024

Plants We Used to Use 493. Wild parsnip

On sunny days, aerial parts of Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) produce localised skin rashes. The roots, however, are edible. A 'tea' from them, was used to treat 'women's complaints' and a poultice applied to inflammations and sores.

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