Panicum milliaceum European millet (Gramineae)

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Panicum milliaceum
European millet
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The Panicum milliaceum plant species is found in N. Africa - Ethiopia to Asia. A casual in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as European millet.

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Latin Name:  Panicum milliaceum
Common Name:  European millet
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Waste places in Britain[17].

Medicinal Information: The seed is cooling and demulcent[218]. The cooked seed is applied as a poultice for abscesses, sores etc whilst juice from chewed seeds is applied to children's sores[218]. The seed is also incinerated and mixed with oil then used as a poultice that is said to heal sores without leaving a scar[218]. A decoction of the root is used as an antidote to poisoning by Momordica spp, it is also used to treat haematuria in women and as a bath for skin eruptions[218].

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