The information given is informative. In case of doubt, consult the doctor. "Botanical" is not responsible for damages caused by self-medication |
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A detail of the plant |
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Daniel M. Bou |
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| Common noun: Lavender cotton. | ||
| Scientific noun: Santolina chamaecyparyssus L. | ||
| Family: Daisy family - compositae | ||
| Habitat: Mainly in dry calcareous places, by the side of the paths and shrubs. | ||
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Characteristics : Perennial shrub up to 50 cm. Ligneous, odorous stems. Leaves profoundly divided, with round lobes, sometimes cotton-like , sometimes glabrous. Yellow flowers in globular heads, with long peduncles, consisting only of tubular flowers, without ligules from 1 to 6 cm, very fragrant . |
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Medicinal properties: Internal use: Digestive: ( Its properties are similar to the rest of camomiles, favoring digestion in those cases when acidity or stomachache appears) ( Infusion of 7 flower heads in a cup of boiling water. Two cups a day)
Vermifuge: ( To get rid of intestinal worms) ( 2 a 4 gr. of seed power mixed with honey. Also 20 drops of essence melt in a lump of sugar) External use: Hair : ( To fortify and make hair fairer ) (Wash one's hair with the decoction of 60 grams of flowers per litre.) |
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| Toxicity !!!: It has been suspected that it might be toxic in cases of pregnancy and suckling, with possibility of abortion. In addition, under high concentrations, it might bring about vomiting of stomachache. | ||
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Picking-up and storing : The plant must be picked up in summer, when in full bloom. It must be stored in a dark place inside a clean air tight container.
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