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PROPERTIES OF LAVENDER COTTON
Lavender cotton medicinal plant
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A detail of the plant |
Daniel M. Bou |
Common noun: Lavender cotton. |
Scientific noun: Santolina chamaecyparyssus L. |
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Habitat: Mainly in dry calcareous places, by the side of the paths and shrubs. |
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, flatulence, stomachache , gastritis, heartburn, etc. appear) ( Infusion of 7 flowerheads 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 loss or hair colour : ( To prevent baldness 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.
 More information about natural medicine in the listing above.
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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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