MASTERWORT - ASTRANTIA MAJOR
MASTERWORT - ASTRANTIA MAJOR
Local name: Jarmanka vyšší
Where to find it:
Elevation: Shady forests, damp thickets
Description: Masterwort typically grows to a height of about 60 to 90 centimeters. It has palmate leaves and produces rounded flower heads that consist of small, tightly packed flowers surrounded by petal-like bracts. The flowers can vary in color, including shades of pink, red, and white. The overall appearance is often described as having a star-like or pin cushion effect.
Usable parts: Flowers
Medicinal properties: Masterwort has been used traditionally for its potential anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Preparation: Preserve Astrantia Major by drying the flowers for decorative arrangements or herbal teas.
Harvest time: Harvest the flowers in late spring or early summer for use in decorative arrangements or herbal teas.
Harvest method: Harvest flowers by cutting stems in late spring or early summer, and dry them for decorative arrangements or herbal teas.
Conservation: Dry flowers and store them in airtight containers for use in decorative arrangements or herbal teas.
