Saulys, Eleanor. “Erodium cicutarium.” Connecticut Botanical Society. Ct-botanical-society.org, 2001. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.
| Scientific Name | Erodium cicutarium |
| Common Names | Red Stem Stork’s Bill |
| Nativity | Native |
| Medicinal or Edible Section | Leaves, Stem, Whole Plant, Root, Seeds |
| Medicinal and Edible Uses | Leaves- used as potherb, added to salads or soups, can increase the flow of a mothers milk, infused to make tea can be diuretic and treat typhoid fever; Stem- chewed by children as gum; Whole Plant- treats uterine and other bleeding, treats bug bites and skin infections; Root- after chewed can treat sores and rashes; Seeds- contain vitamin K, treats gout |
| Used to treat | Disinfectant, Fever |
Sandy Hook Herbarium can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
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