Size 5 cm pot

Uses:
Medicinal:
Ladys bedstraw is traditionally and in folk medicine used used for treating cancer, epilepsy, hysteria, spasms, tumors, loss of appetite, and chest and lung ailments. It is also used to increase urine output (as a diuretic) for relieving water retention, especially swollen ankles.

Some people use ladys bedstraw to cause sweating; as a tonic; to increase sexual desire (as an aphrodisiac); as a drying agent (astringent); and to empty the bowels (as a purgative).

Ladys bedstraw is sometimes applied directly to the skin for poorly healing wounds and to stop bleeding.

Craft:
the red roots were also used to make a deep red dye. Ladys bedstraw is sometimes called cheese rennet because it contains a chemical that curdles milk and was used in cheese making

Growing Conditions:
Ladys bedstraw herbs will grow in full sun to part shade. They are not picky about soil type and can thrive in loam, sand, clay, or chalk. They do prefer soil that is alkaline to neutral, though. Once established, ladys bedstraw will be drought tolerant

Origin/History:
Rumored to be what Mary laid upon as she gave birth to Jesus. Is a perennial wildflower that has long been a feature of meadows, heaths and grassland. It produces a froth of honey-scented flowers in July and August. Tradition of stuffing straw mattresses with it, particularly those of women about to give birth. Can be used to curdle milk in the process of cheese-making – a convenient vegetarian replacement for rennet, which is made from the stomach lining of cows.

With all our harder to find ID herbs/plants, you will get a pocket sized, tear proof ID card to help keep track of what you are growing. These come on a clip to add extra to.

*All information here is reference only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. It is meant only for entertainment and educational purposes. The authors assume no responsibility for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the information, remedies, procedures, or preparations from this information. The information contained should not replace the services of a qualified physician.