Herb latin name: Bastard Toad Flax,Bastard Toad Flax Extract

Latin name: Comandra umbellata

Family: Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family)

Medicinal use of Bastard Toad Flax: An infusion of the leaves has been used to treat lung pains and laboured breathing caused by acold or other illness. The juice of the plant has been applied externally to treat cuts and sores.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry to moist sandy well-drained soils, especially those that are acid, from sea level to the sub-alpine zone.

Edible parts of Bastard Toad Flax: Fruit - raw. A sweet flavour. The flowers are sucked by children for their sweet nectar.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - stratify for 3 months at 5℃ and then sow in the greenhouse in a pot with a suitable host. Plant out when it is well established close to a mature host plant.

Cultivation of Bastard Toad Flax: Dry to moist sandy well-drained soils, especially those that are acid, from sea level to the sub-alpine zone.

Known hazards of Comandra umbellata: None known

Herb latin name: Bastard Toad Flax,Bastard Toad Flax Extract

Latin name: Comandra umbellata

Family: Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family)

Medicinal use of Bastard Toad Flax: An infusion of the leaves has been used to treat lung pains and laboured breathing caused by acold or other illness. The juice of the plant has been applied externally to treat cuts and sores.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry to moist sandy well-drained soils, especially those that are acid, from sea level to the sub-alpine zone.

Edible parts of Bastard Toad Flax: Fruit - raw. A sweet flavour. The flowers are sucked by children for their sweet nectar.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - stratify for 3 months at 5℃ and then sow in the greenhouse in a pot with a suitable host. Plant out when it is well established close to a mature host plant.

Cultivation of Bastard Toad Flax: Dry to moist sandy well-drained soils, especially those that are acid, from sea level to the sub-alpine zone.

Known hazards of Comandra umbellata: None known