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Herbal Database Search ResultsBack to: Pathways Main Search Page For Metaphysical uses visit The Witchs Haven Sanguisorba minor
Physical CharacteristicsAn evergreen perennial growing to 0.6m by 0.3m . It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. We rate it 4/5 for edibility and 2/5 for medicinal use. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soil. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. Habitats and Possible LocationsMeadow, Lawn.Edible UsesLeaves; Tea.
Young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked[2, 5, 9, 14, 21]. They are best
used before the plant comes into flower[9]. Eaten in salads, used as a
garnish or added to soups, cooling drinks and claret cups[183]. Young
seedlings are boiled and eaten[183]. A bit fiddly to harvest and the leaves
sometimes become bitter in hot dry summers, but they are usually fairly mild
tasting in the winter and some people detect a cucumber flavour to them[K].
In the acid soil of our Cornish trial grounds, the leaves have a distinctly
bitter flavour, though when the same plants were grown on a chalky soil they
had a much milder flavour[K]. The leaves contain about 5.65% protein, 1.2%
fat, 11% carbohydrate, 1.7% ash, 74.5% water[179].
Composition
Medicinal UsesDisclaimerAstringent; Diaphoretic; Skin; Styptic.
Both the root and the leaves are astringent, diaphoretic and styptic,
though the root is most active[4]. The plant is an effective wound herb,
quickly staunching any bleeding[244]. An infusion is used in the treatment of
gout and rheumatism[244]. The leaves can be used fresh, or are harvested in
July and dried (the plant should be prevented from flowering)[4]. The root is
harvested in the autumn and dried[4].
Other UsesSoil reclamation; Soil stabilization.Plants have extensive root systems and are used for erosion control, they are also used to reclaim landfills and mined-out terrain[160]. Cultivation detailsPrefers a light dry calcareous soil[1, 37, 200] but succeeds in most good soils[1, 37]. Plants also succeed in poor soils[4]. One report says that it grows well in marshy soil[24] but this is possibly a mistake[K]. Dislikes shade[14].Occasionally cultivated in the herb garden, this is an evergreen herbaceous plant and it supplies fresh edible leaves all the year round, even in quite severe winters[K]. When grown as a salad, the plant should be prevented from flowering[4]. Grows well in the spring meadow[24]. Makes a good edging plant in the border[200]. Plants often self-sow, sometimes to the point of nuisance[K]. PropagationSeed - sow March/April or September/October in a cold frame. Germinates in 3 weeks. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle into individual pots. Plant them out in the spring or early summer.The seed can also be sown in situ in spring or autumn if you have sufficient seed. Division in spring. SuppliersPlants For A Future is working with the following groups to try and make these plants easily available. Parts of the proceeds will be donated to so please mention us when ordering.
For more details of plant suppliers please see our Suppliers Page which lists many more places to look. PFAF Web PagesThis plant is mentioned in the following web pagesWeb References
See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources. Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images. References[K] Ken Fern
[1] F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951 [2] Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications 1972 ISBN 0-486-20459-6 [4] Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin 1984 ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 [5] Mabey. R. Food for Free. Collins 1974 ISBN 0-00-219060-5 [9] Launert. E. Edible and Medicinal Plants. Hamlyn 1981 ISBN 0-600-37216-2 [14] Holtom. J. and Hylton. W. Complete Guide to Herbs. Rodale Press 1979 ISBN 0-87857-262-7 [17] Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962 [21] Lust. J. The Herb Book. Bantam books 1983 ISBN 0-553-23827-2 [24] Baines. C. Making a Wildlife Garden. [37] Thompson. B. The Gardener's Assistant. Blackie and Son. 1878 [160] Natural Food Institute, Wonder Crops. 1987. [179] Reid. B. E. Famine Foods of the Chiu-Huang Pen-ts'ao. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre 1977 [183] Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications 1990 ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 [200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 [201] Allardice.P. A - Z of Companion Planting. Cassell Publishers Ltd. 1993 ISBN 0-304-34324-2 [244] Phillips. R. & Foy. N. Herbs Pan Books Ltd. London. 1990 ISBN 0-330-30725-8 Readers CommentsWeeds as a future source for human consumptionMartha Díaz B (martha@ecologia.edu.mx) Thu Jun 28 17:02:26 2001 We reciently recieved this article on the use of various weeds in south america. We though that you might enjoy it. Abstract Weeds may constitute an additional food source for humans. Up to 66% of weed species are edible and abound in urban and agricultural environments. A total of 43 species were sampled in tropical areas in Coatepec Mexico (e.g. roadsides, urban vacant lots, streets, sugar cane and coffee plantations). A similar survey performed in a temperate area in Bariloche Argentina with 32 species sampled. At a greater geographic scale, a comparison between Mexican and Argentine weeds shows that, proportionately, the food parts vary a little between regions. In general, the uses go from leaves, seeds, roots, fruits, and flowers. Link: Weeds as a future source for human consumption Cross references: Plants: Acalypha wilkesiana, Amaranthus dubius, Amaranthus hybridus, Amaranthus spinosus, Anagallis arvensis, Alstroemeria aurea, Berberis buxifolia, Brassica rapa, Bidens odorata, Cichorius intybus, Cirsium vulgare, Claytonia perfoliata, Cytisus scoparius, Chenopodium album, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Canna indica, Chenopodium ambrosioides, Commelina diffusa, Commelina erecta, Drymaria cordata, Drymaria gracilis, Galinsoga quadriradiata, Heliconia caribaea, Hydrocotyle bonariensis, Hydrocotyle mexicana, Ipomoea purpurea, Ipomoea tilliacea, Ipomoea triloba, Hypochoeris radicata, Lactuca serriola, Malus sylvestris, Medicago lupulina, Melilotus albus, Margaranthus sulphureus, Oenothera odorata, Osmorhiza chilensis, Oxalis corniculata, Oxalis latifolia, Phaseolus vulgaris, Piper auritum, Plantago hirtella, Plantago lanceolata, Portulaca oleracea, Papaver rhoeas, Rumex acetosella, Rumex longifolius, Rumex obtusifolius, Sida acuta, Sida glabra, Sida rhombifolia, Sida spinosa, Solanum nigrum, Sonchus oleraceus, Spilanthes americana, Silybum marianum, Sonchus asper, Sonchus oleraceus, Stellaria media, Taraxacum officinale, Tragopogon dubius, Tradescantia fluminensis, Tagetes micrantha, Trifolium repens, Tripogandra serrulata, Xanthosoma robustum, Youngia japonica. Genera: Mentha. Weeds as a future source for human consumptionKlaus (allmendeperma@web.de) Thu Aug 16 16:12:55 2001 I really wonder what this has to do with montia perfoliata. The edible uses of weeds might be interesting, but not as a comment to this plant. Cross references: Plants: Acalypha wilkesiana, Amaranthus dubius, Amaranthus hybridus, Amaranthus spinosus, Anagallis arvensis, Alstroemeria aurea, Berberis buxifolia, Brassica rapa, Bidens odorata, Cichorius intybus, Cirsium vulgare, Claytonia perfoliata, Cytisus scoparius, Chenopodium album, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Canna indica, Chenopodium ambrosioides, Commelina diffusa, Commelina erecta, Drymaria cordata, Drymaria gracilis, Galinsoga quadriradiata, Heliconia caribaea, Hydrocotyle bonariensis, Hydrocotyle mexicana, Ipomoea purpurea, Ipomoea tilliacea, Ipomoea triloba, Hypochoeris radicata, Lactuca serriola, Malus sylvestris, Medicago lupulina, Melilotus albus, Margaranthus sulphureus, Oenothera odorata, Osmorhiza chilensis, Oxalis corniculata, Oxalis latifolia, Phaseolus vulgaris, Piper auritum, Plantago hirtella, Plantago lanceolata, Portulaca oleracea, Papaver rhoeas, Rumex acetosella, Rumex longifolius, Rumex obtusifolius, Sida acuta, Sida glabra, Sida rhombifolia, Sida spinosa, Solanum nigrum, Sonchus oleraceus, Spilanthes americana, Silybum marianum, Sonchus asper, Sonchus oleraceus, Stellaria media, Taraxacum officinale, Tragopogon dubius, Tradescantia fluminensis, Tagetes micrantha, Trifolium repens, Tripogandra serrulata, Xanthosoma robustum, Youngia japonica. Genera: Mentha. Sanguisorba minorKlaus Dichtel (allmendeperma@web.de) Wed Jan 22 19:04:20 2003 My experience is, that most of the plant freezes down in severe frosts but the youngest leaves that stay green down to at least -11°C. Main Search Page Bibliography
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