Herb latin name: Broomsedge Bluestem,Broomsedge Bluestem Extract

Latin name: Andropogon virginicus

Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)

Medicinal use of Broomsedge Bluestem: A decoction of the roots is used in the treatment of backaches. Atea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of diarrhoea. Externally, it is used as awash for frostbite, sores, itching, piles and poison ivy rash.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Open ground, old fields, open woods, sterile hills and sandy soils.

Other uses of Broomsedge Bluestem: A yellow dye is obtained from the stems. Onion skins are sometimes added when making the dye.

Propagation of the herb: 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 Broomsedge Bluestem: Open ground, old fields, open woods, sterile hills and sandy soils.

Known hazards of Andropogon virginicus: None known

Herb latin name: Broomsedge Bluestem,Broomsedge Bluestem Extract

Latin name: Andropogon virginicus

Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)

Medicinal use of Broomsedge Bluestem: A decoction of the roots is used in the treatment of backaches. Atea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of diarrhoea. Externally, it is used as awash for frostbite, sores, itching, piles and poison ivy rash.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Open ground, old fields, open woods, sterile hills and sandy soils.

Other uses of Broomsedge Bluestem: A yellow dye is obtained from the stems. Onion skins are sometimes added when making the dye.

Propagation of the herb: 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 Broomsedge Bluestem: Open ground, old fields, open woods, sterile hills and sandy soils.

Known hazards of Andropogon virginicus: None known