Jacobs Ladder
Botanical Name: Polemonium caeruleum
Family: Polemoniaceae
Other Names: English Greek valerian, Greek valerian
Habitat: Damp areas, shady woods
Description: Perennial herb up to 90cm/3ft erect stems
Leaves: pinnate, alternate Flowers: lavender blue bell shaped in clusters 5
petals May-June
Native to: Northern Europe
Parts Used: Herb
Actions: Astringent, diaphoretic
Constituents: Triterpene Saponins, polemonium Saponins
1-3 based on camelliagenin.