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
Miscellaneous information
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