
Wildflowers of the Isle of Luing
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Spear leaved willowherb.
The main use of Epilobium by humans is as a herbal supplement in the treatment of prostate, bladder (incontinence) and hormone disorders.-49 -
Chickweed, Stellaria media.
The plant has medicinal purposes and is used in folk medicine. It has been used as a remedy to treat itchy skin conditions and pulmonary diseases.17th century herbalist John Gerard recommended it as a remedy for mange. Modern herbalists mainly prescribe i…-50 -
Cleavers (Galium aparine)
As a tea, the plant acts medicinally as a diuretic, lymphatic, and detoxifier. As a lymphatic tonic, it is used in a wide range of problems involving the lymph system, such as swollen glands (e.g. tonsillitis). Poultices and washes made from cleavers wer…-57 -
Pineapple weed, Matricaria discoidea.
Matricaria discoidea, commonly known as pineappleweed, wild chamomile, and disc mayweed is an annual plant native to North America and Northeast Asia but which has become a cosmopolitan weed. It is in the family Asteraceae-38 -
Redshank, Persicaria maculosa.
This plant contains persicarin and tannins. In medicine, Redshank is used against diarrhoea and infections. The leaves and young shoots may be eaten as a palatable and nutritious leaf vegetable. It is often seen as a weed and rarely cultivated. A yellow d…-46 -
Smooth sow thistle.
Leaves are eaten as salad greens or cooked like spinach. This is one of the species used in Chinese cuisine as kŭcài ( lit. bitter vegetable).[8] Blanching or boiling removes bitter flavour-39
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