Uses: Can aid lactation in mothers. An infusion of seeds( can be backed in bread ) treats indigestion and colic; the bruised seeds taken with fresh bread is an old remedy for earache. Make powered seeds into a poultice to treat bruises.
Parts Used: Seeds, leaves, roots.
Harvest: Fall if sown in the spring; summer if sown the previous fall.
Shelf Life: Leaves and roots 1-3 years. The seeds last longer- they can be kept 3-4 years.
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