Impatiens sulcata
Herb latin name: Impatiens sulcata,Impatiens sulcata Extract
Latin name: Impatiens sulcata
Synonyms: Impatiens gigantea
Family: Balsaminaceae (Touch-me-not Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Humus-rich soils in forests, shrubberies and cultivated areas, 1800 - 4000 metres. Propagation of Impatiens sulcata: Seed - sow sHabitat of the herb: the herb: Humus-rich soils in forests, shrubberies and cultivated areas, 1800 - 4000 metres.
Propagation of Impatiens sulcata: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Cultivation of the herb: Humus-rich soils in forests, shrubberies and cultivated areas, 1800 - 4000 metres.
Medicinal use of Impatiens sulcata: None known
Known hazards of Impatiens sulcata: Regular ingestion of large quantities of these plants can be dangerous due to their high mineral content. This report, which seems nonsensical, might refer to calcium oxalate. This mineral is found in I. capensis and so is probably also in other members of the genus. It can be harmful raw but is destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones and hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet.
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