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Data de creació
16 gen. 2024
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16 gen. 2024
Łódź, Łagiewniki Forest
It is native to temperate Eurasia, but has been introduced to North America as well as to the other suitable areas.
Edible plant - young leaves raw or cooked; seeds cooked, used like sago.
Herbal plant - the seeds owe their laxative properties to a polysaccharide that is very hydrophilic, they absorb much water and form a gel that increases stool bulk, stimulates peristalsis and facilitates bowel movements; the leaves, seeds and roots contain caffeic acid and its derivatives; roots are a remedy for the bite of rattlesnakes; seeds are used in the treatment of parasitic worms.
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