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Herb Robert - Geranium robertianum
Herb robert is a native member of the hardy geranium family. It is found growing throughout the British Isles and favours shaded habitats such as woods, hedgerows, banks, coastal shingle and rocky places. It is shallow rooted and the pink flowers, although self-pollinated are visited by hoverflies. It can be allowed to grow to brighten shady areas.
It is common and widespread throughout Britain and Ireland, often growing in the shade of woodland edges, next to walls and in other darker spots. When it grows in rocky, sunny sites the sunshine turns its stems a crimson red.
Herb-robert was traditionally used as an antiseptic, as well as to treat stomach upset and nosebleeds.
Its leaves are edible and used by some to make tea. They have also been used crushed and rubbed on the skin as an insect repellent, exuding a pungent smell.
Herb Robert is plant with an unpleasant odour, so it is sometimes called "Stinky Bob." The leaves, stems, and flowers are used to make medicine.
Herb Robert was traditionally carried to bring good luck and for fertility.
Herb Robert is thought to have gained its name from an ancient association with Robin Goodfellow, a house goblin from English folklore also known as Puck. However others think it was named after an 11th-century monk who cured many people using the plant.
Herb Robert is used for diarrhea, to improve functioning of the liver and gallbladder, to reduce swelling (inflammation) of the kidney, bladder, and gallbladder, and to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney, bladder, or gallbladder. It is also used for "the flu", headaches, diabetes, sinus problems, arthritis, sciatica, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and cancer.
Some people use Herb Robert as a mouthwash or gargle. The fresh leaves are chewed to relieve sore mouth and throat. It is also applied to the skin for mosquito bites, parasites, herpes, arthritis, and sciatica.
An extract of Herb Robert may slow the proliferation of bacteria and viruses.
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Herb Robert - Geranium robertianum
Herb robert is a native member of the hardy geranium family. It is found growing throughout the British Isles and favours shaded habitats such as woods, hedgerows, banks, coastal shingle and rocky places. It is shallow rooted and the pink flowers, although self-pollinated are visited by hoverflies. It can be allowed to grow to brighten shady areas.
It is common and widespread throughout Britain and Ireland, often growing in the shade of woodland edges, next to walls and in other darker spots. When it grows in rocky, sunny sites the sunshine turns its stems a crimson red.
Herb-robert was traditionally used as an antiseptic, as well as to treat stomach upset and nosebleeds.
Its leaves are edible and used by some to make tea. They have also been used crushed and rubbed on the skin as an insect repellent, exuding a pungent smell.
Herb Robert is plant with an unpleasant odour, so it is sometimes called "Stinky Bob." The leaves, stems, and flowers are used to make medicine.
Herb Robert was traditionally carried to bring good luck and for fertility.
Herb Robert is thought to have gained its name from an ancient association with Robin Goodfellow, a house goblin from English folklore also known as Puck. However others think it was named after an 11th-century monk who cured many people using the plant.
Herb Robert is used for diarrhea, to improve functioning of the liver and gallbladder, to reduce swelling (inflammation) of the kidney, bladder, and gallbladder, and to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney, bladder, or gallbladder. It is also used for "the flu", headaches, diabetes, sinus problems, arthritis, sciatica, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and cancer.
Some people use Herb Robert as a mouthwash or gargle. The fresh leaves are chewed to relieve sore mouth and throat. It is also applied to the skin for mosquito bites, parasites, herpes, arthritis, and sciatica.
An extract of Herb Robert may slow the proliferation of bacteria and viruses.