If you had two years to transform a pasture.....
Moderator: Peak Moderation
- RenewableCandy
- Posts: 12780
- Joined: 12 Sep 2007, 12:13
- Location: York
- biffvernon
- Posts: 18538
- Joined: 24 Nov 2005, 11:09
- Location: Lincolnshire
- Contact:
Convolvulus arvensis
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Condiment.
The plant has been used as a flavouring in a liqueur called 'Noyeau'[2]. No details are given as to which part of the plant is used[K].
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue; Diuretic; Laxative; Purgative; Stings; Women's complaints.
The root, and also a resin made from the root, is cholagogue, diuretic, laxative and strongly purgative[4, 7. 9. 13, 240]. The dried root contains 4.9% resin[240]. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of fevers[272]. A tea made from the flowers is laxative and is also used in the treatment of fevers and wounds[222]. A cold tea made from the leaves is laxative and is also used as a wash for spider bites or taken internally to reduce excessive menstrual flow[222, 257].
Other Uses
Dye; String.
The stem is used as a twine for tying up plants etc[6, 99]. It is fairly flexible and strong but not long-lasting. A green dye is obtained from the whole plant[168].
http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?Lat ... s+arvensis
-
- Posts: 1324
- Joined: 05 Mar 2010, 14:40
- biffvernon
- Posts: 18538
- Joined: 24 Nov 2005, 11:09
- Location: Lincolnshire
- Contact: