Bratoszewice, Park Szkoły

It is native to Europe, temperate Asia and northern Africa. Ornamental plant. Herbal plant - the leaves are antirheumatic, astringent, mildly diuretic and vulnerary; modern research has shown that the leaves can lower blood sugar levels and so it can be useful in the treatment of diabetes; an infusion of the leaves is used in the treatment of bleeding, stomach ailments, kidney infections, jaundice, etc.; externally, a wash or poultice is applied to swollen and painful breasts, rheumatic joints, bruises, bleeding, etc.; it is best to use the entire plant, including the roots; freshly picked leaves are rubbed on the body to repel mosquitoes. Useful plant - a brown dye is obtained from the whole plant.