Biddens connata

[Guest guest]

Dear June,

Actually, I have just found that a species near me of this

particular plant - it is commonly called Cuckhold Herb, Beggar's Tick,

Spanish Needles, Devil's Pitchfork - is the one mentioned. Will have to

eyeball this.....

According to Alma R. Hutchens (A Handbook of Native American Healing

Herbs) the WHOLE HERB has uses. June's post covers them all .

She recommends water being the best solvent but does suggest a

tincture " for amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, and some other uterine

derangements "

An interesting additive is that the russian Moscow University

(1963)suggests that 1 tablespoon of the dried leaves in one cupful of

boiling water (an infusion) steeped 10 minutes and then strained, when

taken I tablespoon eight times a day, will help the metabolism.

The leaves apparently keep their natural colour when dried with a

specific aroma and an stringent, slightly bitter taste.

(Memo: Sweet talk my husband to build the drying racks that he has

been promising so I can consolidate the herbs lying around drying and

hanging from every conceivable ceiling space)

Perhaps this is a hidden slimming agent?

...............Love Penny

[Guest guest]

I ran across Cockhold and Beggars tick yeaterday while searching. But the

picture I found wasn't like the one Elaine sent. I do believe while

searching they all where part of the Aster family. The one Elaine sent

stated zones 8 to 10- so that leaves me out and I must have some other aster

in my flower bed. Will have to wait til it grows so I can do more searching-

I think It may be Bur marigold- can't wait for spring!!! Let us know what ya

find Penny... June

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