Herb latin name: Wild Quinine,Wild Quinine Extract

Latin name: Parthenium integrifolium

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Wild Quinine: A poultice made from the fresh leaves is applied to burns. The root is used in the treatment of inflammation of the urinary passages and kidneys, amenorrhoea and as alithontripic. The flowering tops are used as asubstitute for quinine in the treatment of intermittent fevers. One study suggests that use of the plant might stimulate the immune system.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Prairies, rock outcrops and roadsides in arid and semi-arid environments.
Propagation of Wild Quinine: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
Cultivation of the herb: Prairies, rock outcrops and roadsides in arid and semi-arid environments.
Known hazards of Parthenium integrifolium: The plant can cause dermatitis or allergies in sensitive people.

Herb latin name: Wild Quinine,Wild Quinine Extract

Latin name: Parthenium integrifolium

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Wild Quinine: A poultice made from the fresh leaves is applied to burns. The root is used in the treatment of inflammation of the urinary passages and kidneys, amenorrhoea and as alithontripic. The flowering tops are used as asubstitute for quinine in the treatment of intermittent fevers. One study suggests that use of the plant might stimulate the immune system.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Prairies, rock outcrops and roadsides in arid and semi-arid environments.
Propagation of Wild Quinine: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
Cultivation of the herb: Prairies, rock outcrops and roadsides in arid and semi-arid environments.
Known hazards of Parthenium integrifolium: The plant can cause dermatitis or allergies in sensitive people.