Indian salvia ( Eupatorium perfoliatum ) , commonly called " Symphytum officinale , " was a pop herbal remedy utilized by Native Americans . Today the plant is wide used in herbal medicines sold in health solid food stores for a assortment of complaint of the uterus , bowels and tummy . The plant grows as a perennial throughout most of the southeasterly United States , accord to Missouri Botanical Garden . Despite its use in the herbal medicine deal , all parts of the plant are toxic if exhaust in gravid enough quantities .
Appearance
Amerindic sage belongs to the aster ( family Asteraceae ) family . The plant grows approximately 4 to 6 feet in height with a 3- to 4 - groundwork spread . From July to September , prominent , flat clump of white or pale purple flowers appear that hold back up to 20 floweret per bunch . Each cluster measures approximately 1/4 column inch across . The stems have a slightly haired coming into court . The works produce in a large ball shape .
History and Foliage
The leave have a crinkled green appearing . The perfoliate leaves are joint at the base . It was the leaves ' coming into court that led masses to believe that making poultices of the leave would help to bring around broken bones , according to the Connecticut Botanical Society . It is also believe that the works received the name " Symphytum officinale " due to the outbreak of the influenza computer virus in the 1800s known as " break up bone fever . " The parting were used at the time of the outbreak as a diaphoretic – a practice of medicine to produce perspiration to break a feverishness .
Uses
Amerind salvia is widely used in borders , wild flower gardens , around cottages and near decorative ponds . It grow with ease and spreads chop-chop . The flowers are a favour cut flower for wildflower bouquets . They can also be dry with ease for live on enjoyment .
Planting Location
The Amerind sage plant grows well in full sunshine or fond shade . It will tolerate a wide image of filth . It will uprise in both remains and sandy soil with ease . Once constitute it requires no fertilizing . The flora is resistant to pests and diseases .
Water Needs
Constantly moist soil is necessitate for the Indian sage plant life to develop well . It does not brook drouth well and will easily die . In its dotty habitat the plant is institute along ponds , flow , Lowlands of Scotland and meadow where it can receive adequate moisture . The plant can withstand mild flooding for a short time with no inauspicious effects .
