Centaurea scabiosa

Centaurea scabiosa
Family:Centaurea scabiosa; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Tonic; Vulnerary.
Common name:Greater knapweed
The roots and seeds are diaphoretic diuretic tonic and vulnerary. The plant once had a very high reputation as an ingredient of the Medieval 'salve' an ointment applied to heal wounds and treat skin infections.

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