Herb latin name: Brittle Bush,Brittle Bush Extract

Latin name: Encelia farinosa

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Brittle Bush: A decoction of the blossoms, leaves and stems has been held in the mouth to alleviate atoothache. Apoultice of the plant has been used to alleviate pain.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry stony slopes to 1000 metres.
Edible parts of Brittle Bush: A gum that exudes from the ends of mature stems is used for chewing. It is aromatic.
Other uses of the herb: A resin that exudes from the ends of mature stems is used as a glue and as an incense in the home and in church. It has also been used to waterproof containers and has been melted then used as a varnish. The resinous branches have been used to make a quick fire.
Propagation of Brittle Bush: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed and pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Grow on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter, making sure the pots are deep enough to accommodate the tap root, and plant out in early summer. Cuttings, in pure sand, in a frame. The report does not specify the type of cutting.
Cultivation of the herb: Dry stony slopes to 1000 metres.
Known hazards of Encelia farinosa: None known

Herb latin name: Brittle Bush,Brittle Bush Extract

Latin name: Encelia farinosa

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Brittle Bush: A decoction of the blossoms, leaves and stems has been held in the mouth to alleviate atoothache. Apoultice of the plant has been used to alleviate pain.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry stony slopes to 1000 metres.
Edible parts of Brittle Bush: A gum that exudes from the ends of mature stems is used for chewing. It is aromatic.
Other uses of the herb: A resin that exudes from the ends of mature stems is used as a glue and as an incense in the home and in church. It has also been used to waterproof containers and has been melted then used as a varnish. The resinous branches have been used to make a quick fire.
Propagation of Brittle Bush: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed and pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Grow on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter, making sure the pots are deep enough to accommodate the tap root, and plant out in early summer. Cuttings, in pure sand, in a frame. The report does not specify the type of cutting.
Cultivation of the herb: Dry stony slopes to 1000 metres.
Known hazards of Encelia farinosa: None known