Herb latin name: White Balsam,White Balsam Extract

Latin name: Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Synonyms: Gnaphalium obtusifolium, Gnaphalium polycephalumGnaphalium obtusifolium, Gnaphalium polycephalum

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of White Balsam: The whole plant is anaphrodisiac, antiphlogistic, astringent, diaphoretic, expectorant, vermifuge. It is used internally in the treatment of throat ulcers, chest complaints, intestinal and respiratory catarrh etc and is also applied externally as apoultice to bruises, indolent tumours etc. Atea made from the leaves and flowers is amild nerve sedative, diuretic and antispasmodic. The fresh juice is considered to be aphrodisiac. It is anaphrodisiac according to another report. The aromatic dried flowers are used as afilling for pillows, having asedative effect which is beneficial to consumptives. Ahomeopathic remedy is made from the plant. This has proved to be of benefit in the treatment of sciatica, lumbago and some forms of arthritis.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Pine woods and clearings in dry open habitats.
Other uses of White Balsam: The plant is used as an insect repellent, it is placed in bedmats, books etc and in the linen cupboard. The flower heads are used as a stuffing material for mattresses.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.
Cultivation of White Balsam: Pine woods and clearings in dry open habitats.
Known hazards of Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium: None known

Herb latin name: White Balsam,White Balsam Extract

Latin name: Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Synonyms: Gnaphalium obtusifolium, Gnaphalium polycephalumGnaphalium obtusifolium, Gnaphalium polycephalum

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of White Balsam: The whole plant is anaphrodisiac, antiphlogistic, astringent, diaphoretic, expectorant, vermifuge. It is used internally in the treatment of throat ulcers, chest complaints, intestinal and respiratory catarrh etc and is also applied externally as apoultice to bruises, indolent tumours etc. Atea made from the leaves and flowers is amild nerve sedative, diuretic and antispasmodic. The fresh juice is considered to be aphrodisiac. It is anaphrodisiac according to another report. The aromatic dried flowers are used as afilling for pillows, having asedative effect which is beneficial to consumptives. Ahomeopathic remedy is made from the plant. This has proved to be of benefit in the treatment of sciatica, lumbago and some forms of arthritis.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Pine woods and clearings in dry open habitats.
Other uses of White Balsam: The plant is used as an insect repellent, it is placed in bedmats, books etc and in the linen cupboard. The flower heads are used as a stuffing material for mattresses.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.
Cultivation of White Balsam: Pine woods and clearings in dry open habitats.
Known hazards of Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium: None known