Geranium robertianum Herb Robert (Geraniaceae)

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Geranium robertianum
Herb Robert
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The Geranium robertianum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Herb Robert.

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Latin Name:  Geranium robertianum
Common Name:  Herb Robert
Family:  Geraniaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Moist shady positions in undergrowth[7], rocks and walls, hedge banks, roadsides and waste places[9].

Medicinal Information: Herb Robert is little used in modern herbalism, but is occasionally employed as an astringent to halt bleeding, treat diarrhoea etc in much the same way as G. maculatum[254]. The leaves are antirheumatic, astringent, mildly diuretic and vulnerary[7, 9, 21, 222, 238]. Modern research has shown that the leaves can lower blood sugar levels and so it can be useful in the treatment of diabetes[244]. An infusion of the leaves is used in the treatment of bleeding, stomach ailments, kidney infections, jaundice etc[222]. Externally, a wash or poultice is applied to swollen and painful breasts[222], rheumatic joints[7], bruises, bleeding etc[9]. It is best to use the entire plant, including the roots[9]. The plant can be harvested at any time from late spring to early autumn and is usually used fresh[9, 238]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant[9]. Details of uses are not given in this report[K].

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