Herb latin name: Crab Grass,Crab Grass Extract

Latin name: Digitaria sanguinalis

Synonyms: Panicum sanguinalePanicum sanguinale

Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)

Medicinal use of Crab Grass: A decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea. Afolk remedy for cataracts and debility, it is also said to be emetic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Arable ground and waste places in Britain.
Edible parts of Crab Grass: Seed - ground up and used as a flour. It has excellent keeping qualities and makes a fine white flour that can be used for semolina.
Other uses of the herb: A fibre obtained from the plant is used in making paper.
Propagation of Crab Grass: Seed - best sown in situ in the spring. Only just cover the seed.
Cultivation of the herb: Arable ground and waste places in Britain.
Known hazards of Digitaria sanguinalis: There is a report that the leaves might be cyanogenic.

Herb latin name: Crab Grass,Crab Grass Extract

Latin name: Digitaria sanguinalis

Synonyms: Panicum sanguinalePanicum sanguinale

Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)

Medicinal use of Crab Grass: A decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea. Afolk remedy for cataracts and debility, it is also said to be emetic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Arable ground and waste places in Britain.
Edible parts of Crab Grass: Seed - ground up and used as a flour. It has excellent keeping qualities and makes a fine white flour that can be used for semolina.
Other uses of the herb: A fibre obtained from the plant is used in making paper.
Propagation of Crab Grass: Seed - best sown in situ in the spring. Only just cover the seed.
Cultivation of the herb: Arable ground and waste places in Britain.
Known hazards of Digitaria sanguinalis: There is a report that the leaves might be cyanogenic.