Woodland Pinedrops
Herb latin name: Woodland Pinedrops,Woodland Pinedrops Extract
Latin name: Pterospora andromeda
Family: Pyrolaceae (Wintergreen Family)
Medicinal use of Woodland Pinedrops: The stems and berries are astringent, disinfectant and haemostatic. Acold infusion of the ground stems and berries has been used in the treatment of lung haemorrhages and nose bleeds. An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of gonorrhoea.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Pine woods
Edible parts of Woodland Pinedrops: Stems - raw or cooked. They can be roasted or baked under the fire "like mushrooms".
Cultivation of the herb: Pine woods
Known hazards of Pterospora andromeda: None known
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