Aquilegia vulgaris
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Aquilegia vulgaris (European columbine, granny's nightcap) is a species of columbine native to Europe. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 1.2 m tall, with branched, thinly hairy stems. The leaves are pinnate, with the basal leaflets themselves trifoliate.
[edit] Folklore
In traditional herbalism columbine was considered sacred to Venus; carrying a posy of it was said arouse the affections of a loved one. Nicholas Culpeper recommended it to ease the pains of childbirth. In modern herbal medicine it is used as an astringent and diuretic.[1]
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[edit] references
- ^ Howard, Michael. Traditional Herbal Remedies (Century, 1987), p.124
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