#Chair Herb #Robert #Geranium #robertianum L.

Photo by sannse, Tapeley Park, Instow, North Devon, 14 May 2004

04-15-2019

Family: Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)

(Geranium robertianum, commonly known as herb-Robert, red robin, death come quickly, storksbill, fox geranium, stinking Bob, squinter-pip (Shropshire), crow's foot, or (in North America) Roberts geranium, is a common species of cranesbill native to Europe and parts of Asia, North America, and North Africa.) Ref. 2

>>Herb Robert is little used in modern herbalism, but is occasionally employed as an astringent to halt bleeding, treat diarrhoea etc in much the same way as G. maculatum[254]. The leaves are antirheumatic, astringent, mildly diuretic and vulnerary[7, 9, 21, 222, 238]. Modern research has shown that the leaves can lower blood sugar levels and so it can be useful in the treatment of diabetes [244]. An infusion of the leaves is used in the treatment of bleeding, stomach ailments, kidney infections, jaundice etc[222]. Externally, a wash or poultice is applied to swollen and painful breasts[222], rheumatic joints[7], bruises, bleeding etc[9]. It is best to use the entire plant, including the roots[9]. The plant can be harvested at any time from late spring to early autumn and is usually used fresh[9, 238]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant[9]. Details of uses are not given in this report[K].

Other UsesDye;  Repellent.

Freshly picked leaves are rubbed on the body to repel mosquitoes[53]. They impart their own peculiar odour. A brown dye is obtained from the whole plant[168].<<

Ref. 1 https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Geranium+robertianum

>>In traditional herbalism, herb Robert was used as a remedy for toothache and nosebleeds^[7] and as a vulnerary(used for or useful in healing wounds).^[8] The name has been explained as a reference to abbot and herbalist Robert of Molesme. Freshly picked leaves have an odor resembling burning tires when crushed, and if they are rubbed on the body the smell is said to repel mosquitoes.^[8] The active ingredients are tannins, a bitter compound called geraniin, and essential oils. It was carried to attract good luck, and due to its analogical association with storks, to enhance fertility.<<
Ref. 2  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geranium_robertianum

Other Claims:

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Herb Robert is an effective treatment^[2] for:

Abscesses Adrenal Gland conditions Arthritis Bladder pain Bleeding Bleeding gums Bruises Cancer Cataracts Chronic Fatigue Circulation problems Colitis Congestion Detoxifier Diabetes Diarrhoea Digestion Electrical impulse stimulator Energy Enteritis (abdominal pain) Eye inflammation Eye irritations

Felons Fistulas Gastritis Gout Haemorrhages Haemorrhoids Herpes Immune system Impotence Infection Inflammation Jaundice Kidney diseases Kidney infections Kidney stones Lethargy Liver ailments Lower blood sugar Malaria Mouth ulcers Mucus buildup Natural Radiation

Neuralgia Nosebleeds Oxygenates cells Pain relief Peptic Ulcers Used as a Poultice Rashes Repels insects. Rheumatism Shingles Skin conditions Sore throat Stimulates lactation Stomach ailments Stomach ulcers Sun spots Swollen breasts Toothache Tuberculosis Tumors Uterine inflammation Wounds

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Ref. 3 https://middlepath.com.au/plant/herb-robert_geranium-robertianum_anti-cancer-tea-tincture.php

Ref. 4 Medicine In Your Garden – The Miracles of Herb Robert

Ref. 5 Cranesbill – Health Benefits and Side Effects

Ref. 6 DIY Herbs - Wild Geranium  Great video on Robert:
(Interesting comment on using Glycerin for Tannin extraction or adding 5-10%  glycerin to your alcohol tincture to keep the tannin from precipitating out.) 

Ref. 7 Herbs are Special, Robert 

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