Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Plants We Used to Use 525. Yellow wort

Yellow wort (Blackstonia foliata) flowers made a yellow dye for textiles. As this plant is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, it was used to reduced swelling and pain in rheumatoid arthritis. In folk medicine, it's employed to treat digestive issues and fevers. Here endeth the plants we used to use!
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