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| Lotus corniculatus |
All parts of the plant are poisonous, containing cyanogenic glycosides(hydrogen cyanide). The flowers of some forms of the plant contain traces of prussic acid & so the plants can become mildly toxic when flowering. They are completely harmless when dried.
In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to
stimulate respiration &
improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of
cancer.
Bird's foot trefoil is recommend for the treatment of problems such as
heart palpitations,
persistent & chronic nervousness,
long term depression & sleep disorders such as
insomnia.
The flowers are
antispasmodic,
cardiotonic &
sedative.
The root is
carminative,
febrifuge, restorative & tonic. The plant is used externally as a local
anti-inflammatory compress in all cases of
skin inflammation.
The young seedpods are nibbled. Caution is advised.
In excess it can cause respiratory failure & even death.
PRECAUTIONS:Be very careful when working with this herb. There are more than one distinctly different herbs which use the same name. Be sure to study the uses & plant description carefully before use.
MAGIC: believed to be the incarnation of Tom Thumb, as the leaves look like the Devil's fingers of folk tradition. - See more at: http://yorkshirefilmarchive.com/film/plant-magic#sthash.ewu0eBTG.dpuf
believed to be the incarnation of Tom Thumb, as the leaves look like the Devil's fingers of folk tradition. - See more at: http://yorkshirefilmarchive.com/film/plant-magic#sthash.ewu0eBTG.dpuf
believed to be the incarnation of Tom Thumb, as the leaves look like the Devil's fingers of folk tradition. - See more at: http://yorkshirefilmarchive.com/film/plant-magic#sthash.ewu0eBTG.dpuf
believed to be the incarnation of Tom Thumb, as the leaves look like the Devil's fingers of folk tradition. - See more at: http://yorkshirefilmarchive.com/film/plant-magic#sthash.ewu0eBTG.dpuf
Trefoil believed to be the incarnation of Tom Thumb as the leaves look like the Devil's fingers.In English folk tales, Tom Thumb is a tiny man. An old, childless couple wish for a son & are granted a thumb-sized boy. After many adventures he becomes a brave, miniature knight at the court of King Arthur.