Herb latin name: Ploughman's Spikenard,Ploughman's Spikenard Extract

Latin name: Inula conyza

Synonyms: Conyza squarrosa, Inula squarrosa, Inula vulgarisConyza squarrosa, Inula squarrosa, Inula vulgaris

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Ploughman's Spikenard: The herb is antiscrofulatic, emmenagogue and vulnerary. The plant was considered to be agood wound herb and it was frequently taken in decoction for bruises, ruptures, internal wounds etc. It was applied externally to treat itchy skin.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry or rocky slopes and cliffs, also in open scrub on calcareous soils.
Other uses of Ploughman's Spikenard: The leaves are burnt and used as an insecticide and parasiticide, especially against fleas. Even the smell of the plant is said to drive fleas away. The root used to be burnt upon a fire in order to scent a room.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed, it is worthwhile trying a sowing in situ in the spring or the autumn.
Cultivation of Ploughman's Spikenard: Dry or rocky slopes and cliffs, also in open scrub on calcareous soils.
Known hazards of Inula conyza: None known

Herb latin name: Ploughman's Spikenard,Ploughman's Spikenard Extract

Latin name: Inula conyza

Synonyms: Conyza squarrosa, Inula squarrosa, Inula vulgarisConyza squarrosa, Inula squarrosa, Inula vulgaris

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Ploughman's Spikenard: The herb is antiscrofulatic, emmenagogue and vulnerary. The plant was considered to be agood wound herb and it was frequently taken in decoction for bruises, ruptures, internal wounds etc. It was applied externally to treat itchy skin.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry or rocky slopes and cliffs, also in open scrub on calcareous soils.
Other uses of Ploughman's Spikenard: The leaves are burnt and used as an insecticide and parasiticide, especially against fleas. Even the smell of the plant is said to drive fleas away. The root used to be burnt upon a fire in order to scent a room.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed, it is worthwhile trying a sowing in situ in the spring or the autumn.
Cultivation of Ploughman's Spikenard: Dry or rocky slopes and cliffs, also in open scrub on calcareous soils.
Known hazards of Inula conyza: None known