Herb latin name: White Campion,White Campion Extract

Latin name: Silene latifolia

Synonyms: Lychnis alba, Lychnis vespertina, Silene albaLychnis alba, Lychnis vespertina, Silene alba

Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family, Starwort Family)

Habitat of the herb: White Campion: Hedges, waste places and cultivated land. Other uses of the herb: The root is used as a soap substitute for washing clothes

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Habitat of the herb: White Campion: Hedges, waste places and cultivated land.
Other uses of the herb: The root is used as a soap substitute for washing clothes etc. The soap is obtained by simmering the root in hot water.
Propagation of White Campion: Seed - sow early spring 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. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.
Cultivation of the herb: Hedges, waste places and cultivated land.
Medicinal use of White Campion: None known
Known hazards of Silene latifolia: Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it does contain saponins. Although toxic, these substances are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm. They are also broken down by thorough cooking. Saponins are found in many plants, including several that are often used for food, such as certain beans. It is advisable not to eat large quantities of food that contain saponins. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish.

Herb latin name: White Campion,White Campion Extract

Latin name: Silene latifolia

Synonyms: Lychnis alba, Lychnis vespertina, Silene albaLychnis alba, Lychnis vespertina, Silene alba

Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family, Starwort Family)

Habitat of the herb: White Campion: Hedges, waste places and cultivated land. Other uses of the herb: The root is used as a soap substitute for washing clothes

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Habitat of the herb: White Campion: Hedges, waste places and cultivated land.
Other uses of the herb: The root is used as a soap substitute for washing clothes etc. The soap is obtained by simmering the root in hot water.
Propagation of White Campion: Seed - sow early spring 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. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.
Cultivation of the herb: Hedges, waste places and cultivated land.
Medicinal use of White Campion: None known
Known hazards of Silene latifolia: Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it does contain saponins. Although toxic, these substances are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm. They are also broken down by thorough cooking. Saponins are found in many plants, including several that are often used for food, such as certain beans. It is advisable not to eat large quantities of food that contain saponins. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish.