Herb latin name: West Himalayan Fir,West Himalayan Fir Extract

Latin name: Abies pindrow

Synonyms: Abies webbiana pindrowAbies webbiana pindrow

Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Habitat of the herb: West Himalayan Fir: Generally found on northern aspects and in shady localities, forming forests at altitudes between 2000 - 3000 metres.

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Habitat of the herb: West Himalayan Fir: Generally found on northern aspects and in shady localities, forming forests at altitudes between 2000 - 3000 metres.

Other uses of the herb: Wood - light, soft, not very durable. Used for house interiors, cases, furniture, water troughs and fuel.

Propagation of West Himalayan Fir: Seed - sow early February in a greenhouse or outdoors in March. Germination is often poor, usually taking about 6 - 8 weeks. Stratification is said to produce a more even germination so it is probably best to sow the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. The seed remains viable for up to 5 years if it is well stored. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for at least their first winter in pots. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Alternatively, if you have sufficient seed, it is possible to sow in an outdoor seedbed. One report says that it is best to grow the seedlings on in the shade at a density of about 550 plants per square metre whilst another report says that they are best grown on in a sunny position.

Cultivation of the herb: Generally found on northern aspects and in shady localities, forming forests at altitudes between 2000 - 3000 metres.

Medicinal use of West Himalayan Fir: None known

Known hazards of Abies pindrow: None known

Herb latin name: West Himalayan Fir,West Himalayan Fir Extract

Latin name: Abies pindrow

Synonyms: Abies webbiana pindrowAbies webbiana pindrow

Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Habitat of the herb: West Himalayan Fir: Generally found on northern aspects and in shady localities, forming forests at altitudes between 2000 - 3000 metres.

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Habitat of the herb: West Himalayan Fir: Generally found on northern aspects and in shady localities, forming forests at altitudes between 2000 - 3000 metres.

Other uses of the herb: Wood - light, soft, not very durable. Used for house interiors, cases, furniture, water troughs and fuel.

Propagation of West Himalayan Fir: Seed - sow early February in a greenhouse or outdoors in March. Germination is often poor, usually taking about 6 - 8 weeks. Stratification is said to produce a more even germination so it is probably best to sow the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. The seed remains viable for up to 5 years if it is well stored. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for at least their first winter in pots. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Alternatively, if you have sufficient seed, it is possible to sow in an outdoor seedbed. One report says that it is best to grow the seedlings on in the shade at a density of about 550 plants per square metre whilst another report says that they are best grown on in a sunny position.

Cultivation of the herb: Generally found on northern aspects and in shady localities, forming forests at altitudes between 2000 - 3000 metres.

Medicinal use of West Himalayan Fir: None known

Known hazards of Abies pindrow: None known