When we were kids we always used the leaves to stop the bleeding on cuts and scratches. We would wrap it around the finger and hold it in place for a couple of minutes.Years later I read somewhere one of its common names was Soldier’s Woundwort. It really does stop the bleeding quickly.
I’d like to see more peer reviewed research into natural medicines like this. Unfortunately such research is expensive and companies have no incentive to pay for it. Too much research on natural remedies is really poor, reducing credibility in what could be a really good use, as you’ve suggested.
I planted some a few years ago in my garden, my soil is on the lighter side so it does run through the borders and seed itself around if you don’t keep an eye on it, however it’s very easy to pull out if it gets too much. It always bounces back and adds a really lovely wild feel to the planting.
Thanks, I think it’s really important. We do need to research other plants too, but many were too quick in the UK to jump to “all wild plants are doomed we need to replace them”
When we were kids we always used the leaves to stop the bleeding on cuts and scratches. We would wrap it around the finger and hold it in place for a couple of minutes.Years later I read somewhere one of its common names was Soldier’s Woundwort. It really does stop the bleeding quickly.
I’d like to see more peer reviewed research into natural medicines like this. Unfortunately such research is expensive and companies have no incentive to pay for it. Too much research on natural remedies is really poor, reducing credibility in what could be a really good use, as you’ve suggested.
I planted some a few years ago in my garden, my soil is on the lighter side so it does run through the borders and seed itself around if you don’t keep an eye on it, however it’s very easy to pull out if it gets too much. It always bounces back and adds a really lovely wild feel to the planting.
Yes a very good spreader
Thanks, I think it’s really important. We do need to research other plants too, but many were too quick in the UK to jump to “all wild plants are doomed we need to replace them”