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- The Indian balsam - a small profile
- The Indian balsam as a medicinal herb
- The Indian balsam in the Bach flower therapy
- Destroy by eating
- The most important points about the Indian balsam:
- Tips
The flower color of Indian balsam varies from pale pink to strong red
The Indian balsam - a small profile
The Indian or also glandular balsam came to Europe from Asia in the 19th century and is spreading here more and more. Environmentalists fear that it displaces domestic herbs and therefore want to eradicate it immediately.
The Indian balsam will be a good two feet tall. From July it blooms in pale pink to red shades. After flowering, seed pods form, which, when fully mature, start to pounce and throw their seeds meter-wide.
The Indian balsam as a medicinal herb
Spring herbs have been used by the Indians of North America as well as the residents of Bangladesh for healing purposes. Although these are different species of spring herbs, a healing effect has been confirmed in several studies.
The slightly slimy sap of Indian balsam is considered a natural antihistamine because it reduces the release of histamine. At the same time it acts anti-inflammatory. It effectively alleviates the effects of insect bites or burns from contact with stinging nettles.
The Indian balsam in the Bach flower therapy
Also Dr. Edward Bach used the Indian balsam for medicinal purposes. Impatients translates with impatience, and that is exactly the scope that Edward Bach chose for this flower. It is part of the well-known Rescue drops, which should provide relief for sudden events, accidents, stress and emotional stress.
Destroy by eating
Since the edible seeds are very tasty, you can put them on your menu instead of banishing the herb from your garden or destroy it. The ripe seeds are admittedly not easy to harvest.
Because at the slightest touch they jump out of their shell up to seven meters. It is best to carefully pull a bag over the plant with ripe seeds before harvesting, before you let them "explode". So your harvest does not accidentally land on the garden floor. The flowers are edible, they taste slightly sweet.
The most important points about the Indian balsam:
Tips
If you want to stop the spread of Indian balsam, make sure that it can not sow by preventing seed formation or eating the seeds.