Sunday, December 27, 2020

Geranium richardson, mountain cranesbill

 A milder version of the other wild geraniums. Foliage can be used the same as the root. Good astringent for lower gut. Be careful not to confuse the leaf with aconite - don't pick if it doesn't have flowers. Good as mouthwash, sore gums, eye wash, etc - mild astringent.

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