GREEK VALERIAN - POLEMONIUM COERULEUM
GREEK VALERIAN - POLEMONIUM COERULEUM
Local name: Jirnice modrá
Where to find it: Šumava mountains
Elevation: acid peat soil
Description: Key features of Greek Valerian include pinnately compound leaves with numerous leaflets arranged along the stem, resembling the rungs of a ladder. The plant typically reaches a height of about 30 to 60 centimeters. The flowers are usually blue or violet and form in loose, terminal clusters.
Usable parts: Stem
Medicinal properties: Greek Valerian has been used traditionally for its potential diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties
Preparation: Preserve Jacob’s Ladder by drying the aerial parts for use in herbal teas.
Harvest time: Harvest the aerial parts in late spring or early summer for use in herbal teas.
Harvest method: Harvest aerial parts by cutting stems in late spring or early summer, and dry them for use in herbal teas.
Conservation: Dry Jacob’s ladder aerial parts and store them in airtight containers for use in herbal teas.
