Herb latin name: Caragana brevispina,Caragana brevispina Extract

Latin name: Caragana brevispina

Family: Leguminosae

Medicinal use of Caragana brevispina: A decoction of the plant is taken in the treatment of aching joints.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Higher forests, in the undergrowth of fir and oak forests or in open glades on dry ridges from 1500 - 2700 metres.

Edible parts of Caragana brevispina: Seed - cooked. Small but produced in abundance. The seed of a plant seen at the Royal Horticultural Gardens, Wisley in Surrey in September 1993 was about twice the size of C. arborescens but it had a distinctly bitter taste. High in protein, it has been recommended as an emergency food for humans. Young buds - cooked as a green vegetable.

Other uses of the herb: Plants can be grown as a hedge, they are very spiny and provide an impenetrable barrier. The extensive root system of this plant makes it useful for planting to control soil erosion. Wood - hard, close grained. An important fuel wood for people living at high elevations.

Propagation of Caragana brevispina: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. It usually germinates in 2 weeks. Stored seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours in warm water then sown in a cold frame. If the seed has not swollen then scarify it and re-soak for another 12 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 20℃. Good percentage. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Layering in spring.

Cultivation of the herb: Higher forests, in the undergrowth of fir and oak forests or in open glades on dry ridges from 1500 - 2700 metres.

Known hazards of Caragana brevispina: Reports that this plant contains toxins have not been substantiated. The occurrence of cystine in the seeds is doubtful.

Herb latin name: Caragana brevispina,Caragana brevispina Extract

Latin name: Caragana brevispina

Family: Leguminosae

Medicinal use of Caragana brevispina: A decoction of the plant is taken in the treatment of aching joints.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Higher forests, in the undergrowth of fir and oak forests or in open glades on dry ridges from 1500 - 2700 metres.

Edible parts of Caragana brevispina: Seed - cooked. Small but produced in abundance. The seed of a plant seen at the Royal Horticultural Gardens, Wisley in Surrey in September 1993 was about twice the size of C. arborescens but it had a distinctly bitter taste. High in protein, it has been recommended as an emergency food for humans. Young buds - cooked as a green vegetable.

Other uses of the herb: Plants can be grown as a hedge, they are very spiny and provide an impenetrable barrier. The extensive root system of this plant makes it useful for planting to control soil erosion. Wood - hard, close grained. An important fuel wood for people living at high elevations.

Propagation of Caragana brevispina: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. It usually germinates in 2 weeks. Stored seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours in warm water then sown in a cold frame. If the seed has not swollen then scarify it and re-soak for another 12 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 20℃. Good percentage. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Layering in spring.

Cultivation of the herb: Higher forests, in the undergrowth of fir and oak forests or in open glades on dry ridges from 1500 - 2700 metres.

Known hazards of Caragana brevispina: Reports that this plant contains toxins have not been substantiated. The occurrence of cystine in the seeds is doubtful.