Plant Information

Common Name: GREATER BURNET
Scientific Name: Sanguisorba officinalis syn. Poterium officinalis

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R85.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Erect clump-forming perennial.
• Fully hardy.

Culinary Uses

• The young leaves, leaflets and unopened flowerheads are added to salads, stirfries and soups.
• Dried leaves are made into a tea.

Parts Used

• The leaves and roots.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Controls bleeding, reduces inflammation, promotes healing and destroys many pathogenic organisms.
• Internally for diarrhoea, dysentery, ulcerative colites, haemorrhoids, and abnormal uterine bleeding.
• Externally for burns, scalds, sores and skin diserases.
• An ingredient in Chinese formulas to treat cervical erosion.
• Dentifrice for peridontal disease.

Other Uses

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