Herb latin name: Navajo Tea,Navajo Tea Extract

Latin name: Thelesperma megapotanicum

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Navajo Tea: The plant has been used in the treatment of children with tuberculosis. An infusion of the leaves and stems has been used as a"nervous stimulant". An infusion of the leaves and stems has been used as atreatment for the teeth.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy or rocky prairies and roadsides in Texas. Dry sandy soils in south-western S. Dakota.
Edible parts of Navajo Tea: Flower buds. No more details are given. A tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves and flowering stems. When well made it is delicious, with just a hint of mint in its aftertaste.
Other uses of the herb: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers. Reddish-brown according to another report. A brown dye is obtained from the leaves and stems. An orange-yellow dye can be obtained from the boiled roots.
Propagation of Navajo Tea: Seed - sow spring in situ, only just covering the seed. In dry weather the seed should be watered in. Division might be possible.
Cultivation of the herb: Sandy or rocky prairies and roadsides in Texas. Dry sandy soils in south-western S. Dakota.
Known hazards of Thelesperma megapotanicum: None known

Herb latin name: Navajo Tea,Navajo Tea Extract

Latin name: Thelesperma megapotanicum

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Navajo Tea: The plant has been used in the treatment of children with tuberculosis. An infusion of the leaves and stems has been used as a"nervous stimulant". An infusion of the leaves and stems has been used as atreatment for the teeth.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy or rocky prairies and roadsides in Texas. Dry sandy soils in south-western S. Dakota.
Edible parts of Navajo Tea: Flower buds. No more details are given. A tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves and flowering stems. When well made it is delicious, with just a hint of mint in its aftertaste.
Other uses of the herb: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers. Reddish-brown according to another report. A brown dye is obtained from the leaves and stems. An orange-yellow dye can be obtained from the boiled roots.
Propagation of Navajo Tea: Seed - sow spring in situ, only just covering the seed. In dry weather the seed should be watered in. Division might be possible.
Cultivation of the herb: Sandy or rocky prairies and roadsides in Texas. Dry sandy soils in south-western S. Dakota.
Known hazards of Thelesperma megapotanicum: None known