Cochlearia officinalis Scurvy grass (Cruciferae)

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Cochlearia officinalis
Scurvy grass
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The Cochlearia officinalis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Scurvy grass.

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Latin Name:  Cochlearia officinalis
Common Name:  Scurvy grass
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sea cliffs and coastal marshes[9, 12], it can also be found inland near salt mines or saline springs[9].

Medicinal Information: The herb is antiscorbutic, aperient, disinfectant, diuretic and stimulant[4, 9, 21, 46]. This plant was highly valued by sailors of the past and was taken in the diet daily as a preventative for scurvy on long sea trips. Applied externally, the bruised leaves are used to heal ulcers[9]. It is best used when fresh though it can also be harvested in late spring or early summer and dried for later use[9].

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