Parsley Piert
|
Botanical Name |
Aphanes arvensis |
|
Family |
Rosaceae |
|
Other Names |
Alchemilla arvensis, breakstone parsley |
|
Habitat |
Waste ground |
|
Description |
Annual, hairy Leaves: three lobed, fan shaped, serrate Flowers: small, no petals green May-October |
|
Native to |
Europe |
|
Parts used |
Aerial parts |
|
Actions |
Demulcent, diuretic |
|
Constituents |
Tannins |
|
Genito –urinary |
Gall stones, kidney stones |
|
Other Notes |
The name parsley piert comes from the French “perce Pierre” meaning a plant able to grow on common ground and which resembles parsley |