Jo-Pye Weed
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Botanical Name |
Eupatorium purpureum |
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Family |
Asteraceae (Compositae) –Daisy |
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Other Names |
Gravel root, gravel weed, queen of the meadow root |
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Habitat |
Moist woods, meadows |
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Description |
Perennial herb up 3.5m/12ft. Sturdy, hollow purple stems. Leaves whorls up to 30cm/1ft across crushed leaves smell of apples |
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Native to |
North America |
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Parts used |
Root, rhizome |
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Harvesting |
Autumn after flowering |
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Preserving |
Slice and dry |
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Actions |
Anti-inflammatory, anti-lithic, anti-rheumatic, diuretic, stimulant, tonic |
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Constituents |
0.07% volatile oil Flavonoids- eupatorin Benzofuran derivatives –cistifolin, euparin, euparone, 6-hydroxy-3-beta-methoxytrematone Resin |
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Combines with |
Pellitory of the wall |
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Genito-urinary |
Kidney stones |
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Other Uses |
Fly repellent |