Shrubby Seablite
Herb latin name: Shrubby Seablite,Shrubby Seablite Extract
Latin name: Suaeda fruticosa
Synonyms: Suaeda veraSuaeda vera
Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)
Medicinal use of Shrubby Seablite: The leaves are used as apoultice in the treatment of ophthalmia. When infused in water, they have been used as an emetic.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy soils, salty or otherwise, along the coast. Plants do not grow below the line of the spring high tides.
Edible parts of Shrubby Seablite: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A salty flavour. Seed - raw or cooked.
Other uses of the herb: The plant is rich in potassium and is often burnt as a source of potash for making soap and glass.
Propagation of Shrubby Seablite: Seed - sow spring in situ.
Cultivation of the herb: Sandy soils, salty or otherwise, along the coast. Plants do not grow below the line of the spring high tides.
Known hazards of Suaeda fruticosa: None known
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