Heather

Latin name:Calluna vulgaris
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Family:Ericaceae

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Description
Low growing, evergreen bush with fish shell like leaves and lumps of light pink flowers.

Main constituents


Uses
Medical
The flower tops are astringent, diuretic, antiseptic and act tranquilizing. They're used in treating kidney and urinary tract infections and as a general strengthening agent. A heather bath eases rheumatic pain.

Magical


Cosmetic


Culinary


Other


Cultivation


Harvest
The flower tops during bloom.

Recipes
Medical


Magical


Cosmetic
Soothing bath II
The Sandman's evening bath
Flower oil

Culinary


Other
Dyeing

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