Tumbleweed
Herb latin name: Tumbleweed,Tumbleweed Extract
Latin name: Salsola collina
Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)
Medicinal use of Tumbleweed: A tea decocted from the whole plant is drunk twice daily for 6 months as acure for high blood pressure.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy places, steppe plant communities and a weed of cultivated fields.
Edible parts of Tumbleweed: Young leaves and stems - cooked. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed has a short viability and should be stored cool over the winter.
Cultivation of Tumbleweed: Sandy places, steppe plant communities and a weed of cultivated fields.
Known hazards of Salsola collina: None known
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