SCARLET PIMPERNEL - ANAGALIS ARVENSIS
SCARLET PIMPERNEL - ANAGALIS ARVENSIS
Local name: Drchnička rolní
Where to find it: As a weed in most areas
Elevation:
Description: Scarlet Pimpernel is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 10 to 40 centimeters. It features small, star-shaped flowers with five bright red or orange petals. The flowers are about 1 to 1.5 centimeters in diameter and have a distinct dark center. The leaves are opposite, ovate, and vary in size.
Usable parts: Stem, Leafeart
Medicinal properties: Scarlet Pimpernel has been used traditionally for its mild diuretic properties.
Preparation: Preserve Scarlet Pimpernel by drying the aerial parts for use in herbal teas.
Harvest time: Harvest the aerial parts in late spring or early summer before flowering for use in herbal teas.
Harvest method: Harvest aerial parts by cutting stems just before flowering, and dry them for herbal teas.
Conservation: Dry scarlet pimpernel aerial parts and store them in airtight containers for use in herbal teas.
