Herb latin name: Big Bluestem,Big Bluestem Extract

Latin name: Andropogon gerardii

Synonyms: Andropogon furcatusAndropogon furcatus

Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)

Medicinal use of Big Bluestem: The plant is analgesic, carminative and diuretic. Adecoction of the roots is used in the treatment of stomach-aches and flatulence. Atea made from the leaves is used as awash to relieve fevers and general debility.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry soils, prairies, open ground and open woods.

Propagation of Big Bluestem: Seed - surface sow in early spring in a greenhouse. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for the first winter in a cold greenhouse. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.

Cultivation of the herb: Dry soils, prairies, open ground and open woods.

Known hazards of Andropogon gerardii: None known

Herb latin name: Big Bluestem,Big Bluestem Extract

Latin name: Andropogon gerardii

Synonyms: Andropogon furcatusAndropogon furcatus

Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)

Medicinal use of Big Bluestem: The plant is analgesic, carminative and diuretic. Adecoction of the roots is used in the treatment of stomach-aches and flatulence. Atea made from the leaves is used as awash to relieve fevers and general debility.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry soils, prairies, open ground and open woods.

Propagation of Big Bluestem: Seed - surface sow in early spring in a greenhouse. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for the first winter in a cold greenhouse. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.

Cultivation of the herb: Dry soils, prairies, open ground and open woods.

Known hazards of Andropogon gerardii: None known