Herb latin name: Christmas Bush,Christmas Bush Extract

Latin name: Bursaria spinosa

Family: Pittosporaceae

Medicinal use of Christmas Bush: Skin. The leaves contain the coumarin "aesculin" - this is used in the treatment of lupus by irradiation and as ascreen from ultra-violet light in suntan lotions.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Forests and open places, but avoiding arid areas, in loamy soils, stony hills and on riverbanks, probably at its best near the coast.

Other uses of Christmas Bush: Leaves contain the coumarin "aesculin" which is used in the treatment of lupus by irradiation and as an ultraviolet radiation screen in suntan lotions. Plants can be grown as a hedge in mild climates. Wood - tough, hard, close grained, easily worked. Used for tool handles, cabinet making etc.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. It does not require pre-treatment. When large enough to handle, prick the plants out into individual pots. Grow on the young plants for at least the first winter in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring or early summer. Consider giving the plants some protection from winter cold for at least their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. They require a little bottom heat if they are to root well.

Cultivation of Christmas Bush: Forests and open places, but avoiding arid areas, in loamy soils, stony hills and on riverbanks, probably at its best near the coast.

Known hazards of Bursaria spinosa: None known

Herb latin name: Christmas Bush,Christmas Bush Extract

Latin name: Bursaria spinosa

Family: Pittosporaceae

Medicinal use of Christmas Bush: Skin. The leaves contain the coumarin "aesculin" - this is used in the treatment of lupus by irradiation and as ascreen from ultra-violet light in suntan lotions.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Forests and open places, but avoiding arid areas, in loamy soils, stony hills and on riverbanks, probably at its best near the coast.

Other uses of Christmas Bush: Leaves contain the coumarin "aesculin" which is used in the treatment of lupus by irradiation and as an ultraviolet radiation screen in suntan lotions. Plants can be grown as a hedge in mild climates. Wood - tough, hard, close grained, easily worked. Used for tool handles, cabinet making etc.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. It does not require pre-treatment. When large enough to handle, prick the plants out into individual pots. Grow on the young plants for at least the first winter in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring or early summer. Consider giving the plants some protection from winter cold for at least their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. They require a little bottom heat if they are to root well.

Cultivation of Christmas Bush: Forests and open places, but avoiding arid areas, in loamy soils, stony hills and on riverbanks, probably at its best near the coast.

Known hazards of Bursaria spinosa: None known