Dipsacus sylvestris Teasel (Dipsacaceae)

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Dipsacus sylvestris
Teasel
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The Dipsacus sylvestris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Dipsacaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Teasel. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. fullonum.

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Latin Name:  Dipsacus sylvestris
Common Name:  Teasel
Family:  Dipsacaceae
Author:  Huds.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Copses, stream banks, roadsides, rough pasture etc, especially on clay soils[17].

Medicinal Information: Teasel is little used in modern herbalism, and its therapeutic effects are disputed[254]. Traditionally it has been used to treat conditions such as warts, fistulae (abnormal passages opening through the skin) and cancerous sores[254]. The root is diaphoretic, diuretic and stomachic[7]. An infusion is said to strengthen the stomach, create an appetite, remove obstructions of the liver and treat jaundice[4, 254]. The root is harvested in early autumn and dried for later use[7]. An infusion of the leaves has been used as a wash to treat acne[257]. The plant has a folk history of use in the treatment of cancer, an ointment made from the roots is used to treat warts, wens and whitlows[4, 218]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the flowering plant[7]. It is used in the treatment of skin diseases[7].

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