Herb latin name: American Vetch,American Vetch Extract

Latin name: Vicia americana

Family: Leguminosae

Medicinal use of American Vetch: The leaves have been rubbed in the hands and applied to spider bites. An infusion of the crushed leaves have been used as abath for treating soreness. An infusion of the plant has been used as an eyewash. An infusion of the leaves has been used by women as alove medicine.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Damp or gravelly slopes, thickets and meadows.
Edible parts of American Vetch: Young shoots - cooked. The tender seeds are eaten by the N. American Indians. Both the mature seeds and the immature seedpods can be used. The pod is about 3cm long and contains 4 - 7 seeds.
Other uses of the herb: The stout roots have been used for tying.
Propagation of American Vetch: Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Damp or gravelly slopes, thickets and meadows.
Known hazards of Vicia americana: None known

Herb latin name: American Vetch,American Vetch Extract

Latin name: Vicia americana

Family: Leguminosae

Medicinal use of American Vetch: The leaves have been rubbed in the hands and applied to spider bites. An infusion of the crushed leaves have been used as abath for treating soreness. An infusion of the plant has been used as an eyewash. An infusion of the leaves has been used by women as alove medicine.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Damp or gravelly slopes, thickets and meadows.
Edible parts of American Vetch: Young shoots - cooked. The tender seeds are eaten by the N. American Indians. Both the mature seeds and the immature seedpods can be used. The pod is about 3cm long and contains 4 - 7 seeds.
Other uses of the herb: The stout roots have been used for tying.
Propagation of American Vetch: Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in spring or autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Damp or gravelly slopes, thickets and meadows.
Known hazards of Vicia americana: None known