Cochlearia officinalis

Cochlearia officinalis
Family:Cochlearia officinalis; Antiscorbutic; Aperient; Disinfectant; Diuretic; Stimulant.
Common name:Scurvy grass
The herb is antiscorbutic aperient disinfectant diuretic and stimulant. This plant was highly valued by sailors of the past and was taken in the diet daily as a preventative for scurvy on long sea trips. Applied externally the bruised leaves are used to heal ulcers. It is best used when fresh though it can also be harvested in late spring or early summer and dried for later use.

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