Herb of grace

The plant is a semi-shrub and grows up to 1.2 m tall. Herb of grace blooms in July and August with quadruple, yellow flowers except for the central flower at the top of the main axis which is quintuplet. The fruit is a 1 cm round box fruit. The plant copes well with heat and drought.

Herb of grace was formerly used as a medicine. The taste is very bitter. It was used to induce abortion. The oil is also used in perfumes. It has a strengthening effect on tendons, muscles, ligaments, cartilage and bones. It also improves the elasticity of blood vessels and stimulates circulation.

In northern Italy, it is used to flavour grappa, a strong drink, with digestive properties.

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Longitude: 50.848516750572
Latitude: 3.0258980873108


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    Mentha Spicata Estimated distance: 0.01 Km
    Beselare witches’ parish Estimated distance: 0.02 Km
    St Martin’s church in Beselare Estimated distance: 0.06 Km
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