Balmony
Botanical Name: Chelone glabra
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Other Names: Bitter herb, snake head, turtle bloom, turtle head
Description: Leaves: opposite, oblong-lanceeolate, short stalked. Seeds: circular, winged dark centre
Native to: North America
Parts Used: Aerial parts
Harvesting: June - September
Actions: Antidepressant, anti-emetic, cholagogue, laxative, stimulant
Constituents: Iridoids –catalpol. Resin
Digestive: Constipation
Genito-urinary: Gall bladder
Combines with: Butternut, golden seal