Tansy

Latin name:Tanacetum vulgare
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Family:Asteraceae

Warning!
Can be poisonous!

Description
The plant has a rootstock which gets in everywhere, upright stalks and sharp, feathery, lacinate leaves with en vague smell of Rosemary. It has clusters of flat, mustard-yellow flower heads.

Main constituents


Uses
Medical
The parts above ground are used poultices for bruises, rheumatism and varicose veins. Earlier it's been used as a vermifuge, and a stomach strengthening agent (seeds).

Magical


Cosmetic


Culinary


Other
The Tansy can also be used as a coloring, and gives a pretty green color.

Cultivation


Harvest
Parts above ground are collected during bloom.

Recipes
Medical


Magical
Cleansing Incense II

Cosmetic


Culinary


Other
Dyeing

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